Happy Fall Y’all!

From my family to you and yours, I hope everyone is enjoying this amazing Fall Weather and getting ready for the Holiday Season. It’s hard to believe it’s already November…where did this year go? This is one of my favorite times of year because it means its CRAFT BAZAAR time!! Hope to see some of you at one soon!

Welcome to All of Newbies!

A Very Special Welcome to all the new members of my emailing list. It was great meeting some of you at the Fern Creek Craft Show yesterday!! I had such a great day and I’m thrilled that you love stampin’ and scrappin’ as much as the rest of us and wanted to join in my fun!!

Rub On’s – 20% OFF!

Dates: November 10-30, 2008
Promotion Details: Spend $20 and qualify to purchase any Rub-Ons assortment at 20 percent off ($8.76 per package; regularly $10.95):
Click here for more details!

Country Living Holiday Collection Stamping Kit!

Have you seen Stampin’ Up!’s Holiday Collection Stamping Kit in the November issue of Country Living magazine? Now thru December 31 (or while supplies last), you can purchase this awesome kit that has everything you need to create beautiful ornaments with a handmade feel. It costs $49.95 and includes the following:

• Holiday Collection six-piece stamp set
• Die-cut chipboard/Designer Series paper
• Whisper White card stock
• Ribbon and cord
• Pretties Kit brads
• Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter®
• Classic and Craft Stampin’ Spots®
• Adhesives

Click here for more details!

Holiday Mini Collection 2008!

The 2008 Holiday Mini Catalog is available now thru January 18, 2009, and offers so many several wonderful products sure to suit all of you. The new colors schemes for our Designer Series scrapbook papers are GORGEOUS and you have to check out the new chipboard…On Board Trinkets Ornaments and Star Bright Kit. The possibilities with these are endless and I can definitely see these hanging on my Christmas Tree already. There are several new accessories that I can’t wait to use….Felt Flurries, elastic cord in Silver and Gold, Rope Twine, Extra Wide Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, and of course THE BIG SHOT and all our exclusive Stampin’ Up! dies and accessories. I never thought I would ever own a die cut machine and I am LOVING this one. If you haven’t had a chance to see it, give me a call and I’ll let you play with mine. And did you notice –ALL the stamp sets in this collection are DIE CUT!! This will save you so much time in mounting and give you more time to create!! Visit: http://www.stampinup.com/ and click on the Online Catalogs to see all these awesome new products!! If you didn’t receive a copy in the mail and would like one, just let me know!

Annual Christmas Card Stamp A Stack!

Have you been thinking about making your own Christmas Cards this year? Need some inspiration? Come join me and I’ll show you some fun and quick ideas!

When: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Time: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Donna’s Stamp Room

There will be 7 CARD DESIGNS to choose from and each design is a set of 10 cards with envelopes. I’ll be posting the designs over the next few days thru email, on my SU website, and on my Stampin’ and Scrappin’ with Donna Blog. Please let me know which design(s) you would like to do along with how many sets. (For example: if you want to make 20 cards of design 1, register for that design number and 2 sets. Price per set will vary from $8 – $12 depending on the amount of accessories/ribbon used.

REGISTER with a FRIEND who is new to me and you will both get $2.00 off each set!
Door Prizes and Plenty of Chocolate!!
Deadline to register WITH PAYMENT: Tuesday, November 11

Additional Sessions Scheduled:

When: Sunday, December 7, 2008 1:00pm – 6:00pm
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:00mp –9:30pm
Deadline to register WITH PAYMENT: Tuesday, December 2

Technique Classes!

My Technique Classes are in full swing and more popular than ever!! What is Technique Class? It’s a specialized class concentrating on various ways to step up your stamping. We’ll be doing 3 Techniques per class. For each technique, everyone will make a full sized card to use and a trading card sized piece to keep. The trading card will be mounted on a 1/4 sheet of cardstock printed with the instructions. The sheets will be punched in the corner and joined with a loose leaf ring. Simply add the new instruction sheets to the ring as you attend new classes. Come as often or as little as you like. It’s totally up to you. Not only will you have wonderful new ideas to share but also have a valuable tool to refer back to whenever you want to do the technique again.
My next class is Wednesday, November 19th at 7:00pm. Cost is $8.00 per class and limited to 12 people.

Please RVSP no later than 6:00pm on Monday, November 17 to hold a spot!

Where to find me on the Web!!!

I’m so excited about my new blog just for YOU…my Stampin’ Up! Customers!! I’ll be adding news, specials, updates, and of course…LOTS OF SAMPLES! There are also links to my calendar, mine and the Official Stampin’ Up! website, including the online catalogs. The great thing about it is that you don’t have to “join” to view it. There is a subscription link on the left where you can add your email address (if you like) to receive a nightly email notification as new things are added. I’ve uploaded quite a few photos and posts and hope you enjoy looking at what I’ve done so far. It’s a work in progress and my plan is to try and post something every evening. There is a link under each post where you can add comments so let me know what you think!

The address is: http://www.chelybug1.blogspot.com/

My Official Stampin’ Up! Website: http://www.chelybug1.stampinup.net/

Online Ordering Now Available on my Stampin’ Up! Website!!!

I’m so excited about this new addition to my Official Stampin’ Up Website! You can now order online 24 hours a day/7 days a week right from my website. Just look for the “Shop Now” link in the upper right side of my main page directly under my name. It’s so easy and everything you need including the catalog it right there at your fingertips! Be one of the first to place a $25.00 (not including tax/shipping) online order (thru my website) and receive a $10 Stampin’ Up Gift Certificate!!

As always, you can still contact me directly to place your order. NOTE: Club orders cannot be placed online).

Referral Program means FREE CASH or Stampin’ Up Merchandise!

Did you know that you can earn CASH or Stampin’ Up! merchandise from me when your family and friends book a workshop or join one of my clubs?

If you know someone who might be interested in joining one of my Stamp/Scrap Clubs or having a workshop/catalog party, let me know!! You’ll receive a FREE Classic Stamp pad of your choice or $5.00 CASH if they join a club and 2 FREE Classic Stamp pads or $10.00 CASH when they have their qualifying workshop/catalog party!! Get some of your friends together and organize your own Stamp Club and you can pick ANY STAMP SET from the 2008 Idea Book and Catalog (value up to $39.95)

Know someone who loves to stamp or scrapbook and would be great doing what I do? Receive a $25.00 Stampin’ Up! Gift Certificate when they become part of my Stampin’ Up! Family!

The best part….there’s no limit to the number of referrals you send to me as long as they’re new to me!! So what are you waiting for???

Upcoming Events!

Friday, November 14: 7:00 – 10:00 PMS Night

What is PMS Night? Plenty of Chocolate, Music, and Stamping/Scrapping!!!

Join me for a fun night of stamping/scrapping at your own pace. This is a fantastic way to work on those cards/scrapbook pages you’ve been putting off. Gather with some friends and get your creative juices flowing!

This cost is FREE and includes chocolate, drinks, and unlimited use of my stamps, ink pads, and tools, including the BIG SHOT!! You bring your own paper, adhesives, and any other supplies you think you’ll need. I’ll also have my sample books and baskets and scrap bags out to share! Place a $25.00 order that night and receive 10% off.

Space is limited, so sign up ASAP. Email/call me today to reserve your spot.

Saturday, November 15: Annual Christmas Card Stamp A Stack 1:00 – 6:00 (Deadline to register with PAYMENT – Tuesday, November 11)

Tuesday, November 18: Stamp Club 7:00 – 9:30

Wednesday, November 19: Technique Class 7:00 – 9:30 Call/email me to assure your name is on list!!

We’ll be doing 3 Techniques per class. For each technique, everyone will make a full sized card to use and a trading card sized piece to keep. The trading card will be mounted on a 1/4 sheet of cardstock printed with the instructions. The sheets will be punched in the corner and joined with a loose leaf ring. Simply add the new instruction sheets to the ring as you attend new classes. Come as often or as little as you like. It’s totally up to you. Not only will you have wonderful new ideas to share but also have a valuable tool to refer back to whenever you want to do the technique again.

Cost is $8.00 per class and is limited to 10 people. Call me today to reserve your spot!

Friday, November 21: Spalding University Craft Bazaar 10:00am – 6:00pm

Saturday, November 22: Spalding University Craft Bazaar 10:00am – 6:00pm

Sunday, November 23: Spalding University Craft Bazaar 10:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday, December 6: Butler High School Craft Bazaar 9:00am – 4:30pm

Sunday, December 7: Annual Christmas Card Stamp A Stack (Session 2) 1:00 – 6:00 (Deadline to register WITH PAYMENT – Tues, December 2)

Wednesday, December 10: Annual Christmas Card Stamp A Stack (Session 3) 7:00 – 9:30 (Deadline to register WITH PAYMENT – Tues, December 2)

Saturday, December 13: Moore High School Craft Bazaar 9:00am – 4:00pm

Tuesday, December 16: Stamp Club 7:00 – 9:30

******Please note: There will not be Technique Classes in December******

As always, please feel free to email or call me should you have questions or need anything!

Till next time….Happy Stampin’!
Donna