Sunday, June 28, 2009

Finally figured out how to create page breaks

Finally.

In the past all my sentences ran together. Very irritating. I finally found the fix. Now all the past posts have these crazy huge breaks.

New In Color Sampler and ribbon share


I'm really excited with this year's In Colors.

These colors are really rich and have great color depth.

And notice----In Color markers. No more having to make your own!

I'm offering an In Color Samplers:

Sampler #1


  • In Color Markers

  • Assortment Cardstock pack (81/2x11)

  • 3 yards of each 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon

$42.30



    Sampler #2

3 yards of each 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon

  • $15.00

    Sampler #3
  • 1 yard of each In Color 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon
  • $6.50



Either of these options gives you the flexibility of having the In-Colors, without committing your entire crafting budget to try these out. Ribbon is one of the most cost-effective methods of adding that WOW to your projects.

I will offer this option throughout the catalog year; but in compliance with SU! cash and carry policy, these offers are through orders only. The ribbon shares may be available based on the number of shares reserved at any time, but I can't guarantee it.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Upcoming Product Shares----July 1

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Each year Stampin' Up! out-does itself with each new catalog. This catalog is no exception.

The artwork is amazing. Just as the name says; it's an Idea Book and Catalog.

The colors are stunning. If you like bright colors, then these will become your favorites!

Here are several product shares that I'm organizing. (what are product shares? It's a sampling of a certain product for a smaller price. This allows you to see what becomes your favorite)

This catalog has a paper pack that is difficult to divide easily. I can't describe this in detail until July 1, but you will receive 3 6x6 sheets and 3 things from this particular pack.

I’m taking pre-orders now for Round One: I will place the order for the paper the very minute ordering opens for the new catalog on July 1st. As long as everything comes in ok, I will ship out on July 6th so you can start using them right away! If there are delays from Stampin’ Up, I will let you know. Hopefully they have a bunch on hand for us!

My prices reflect a 20% off special price for the first round of orders placed before July 1st!

After that, I’ll be going up to $25 and $18.


  • Designer Series Paper Sampler #1 $22.00/$25.00 after 7/1

  • 111 sheets, all 6x6 from 19 packs (one pack will be a Patterns pack) (6 styles were in the last catalog)



  • Designer Series Paper Sampler #2 $15.00/$18.00 after 7/1

  • NEW designs only (12 styles, 69 sheets)

I'm also offering an 2010 In Color Ribbon Share. (photo will be added when I'm back at home, with my beautiful new ribbon!)

Get 3 yards of each new In Color polka dot ribbon for $15.00. That's 18 yards! This price includes shipping.

You can pre-order this now, but I cannot place the order until July 1st. I will keep this ribbon share open as long as I continue to get orders.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Just a quick late-night HI!

Hey, just a quick HI as everyone is asleep.

I updated the Last Chance Retirement Accessory list.

I'm honestly glad that SU! posts the retirement list early enough for people to look at it and decide when is the best time during the month to get it. I'm also glad that SU! isn't stuck with a ton of merchandise they can't sell once the catalogs change over. Not everyone agrees with my opinion. Many customers are irritated that the catalog doesn't state that many accessories will only be available while supplies last once the list is posted and not to the end date of the catalog.

Seriously.

I'm glad that SU! does this. Inventory control is an imperfect science at best. Predicting the whims and desires of any product would be extremely nerve-wracking. Knowing that if I didn't do my job correctly, I will cost the company millions of dollars. No thanks. Since SU! produces stamp sets in-house, they can offer sets through the end of the month. Accessories are received from outside sources. Everyone knows that ordering in bulk will save you money. However, this isn't the case if you don't use up the product you bought in bulk before having to buy more of the same stuff, just maybe packaged a bit differently.


The fam is still on vacation. I'm hoping to get some pictures downloaded and posted tomorrow. It's been a wonderful time so far.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Hello from hot, humid Tennessee!

We are officially on vacation.


We arrived in Crossville, Tennessee late Saturday night. Crossville is about an hour west of Knoxville. We arrived late because we didn't leave the house till 2:30 in the AFTERNOON! Yep, that's what happens when you pack and try to tidy the house Saturday morning.

Yesterday was spent driving around the area to get an idea of what there was to do and where to do it. Shaela and Mom took the kids to the pool while Mitch and I hit Walmart and Lowe's. Mitch was in charge of bringing the grill. He HATES the grill that my mom gave him a few years back---to be fair and honest, it's pretty junky and not very sturdy. So he left it at home. That way it would force him to find another. Hence the trip to Lowe's.
We weren't sure how big Crossville would be, but it is a decent sized town with just about everything.

Happy Father's Day.

It's 9:30 on Monday morning. Everyone else in the family are still asleep, so I'm taking advantage of Mitch's computer. The kids tried to pack as much as they could into the day and are now wiped out.
Me? I've only been up for about 20 minutes. But I didn't pack any stamping stuff, so this quiet house gives me a chance to use Mitch's computer. His "A" letter likes to not type out and it's a bit annoying, but I'm adjusting to it.

I'm trying to not get stressed over the fact that I didn't bring anything to work on this week and have only 3 weeks or so till the Arts Festival. I have the beginnings of several projects that will just need the last final decorative touches to be finished. I know I'll be ready, but I didn't get anything packed in time. Everything seemed so bulky. We brought the golfcart and trailer, so we had the room, but I didn't get anything packed. Oh, well. It's supposed to be a family vacation--not a working one. That's the curse of a procrastintor.

My first box of catties will arrive while I'm gone. This box is for those who are currently in my two clubs or has scheduled a workshop/card class in July. Each lady will receive their complimentary copy of the catalog next week when I deliver their orders.

I'm charging $10.00 for the catalogs this year. This will include a gift certificate for $10.00 applied to your first order.

Here are a few ways to get a FREE Catalog:

1) Schedule a workshop or card class in July or August.
2) Place an online order through my website http://www.monicagargac.stampinup.net by June 30 of $40 or more.
3) Reserve your spot in one of the 4 clubs that will start in September.
4) Gather a few orders from your friends and place a qualifying workshop (at least $150.00) earning yourself Hostess rewards and free merchandise.


I'll be posting open house hours later this week where you can pick up your copies of the new catalog and see the new yummy In Colors.

Off for more quality family time.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Today's accessory list--updated as needed

Here is the most current Last Chance accessory list. It will be updated later tonight on the SU! site. If there are any major changes, I will post those here also. UPDATED 6/28

  • Item # Product Description Price Discount Sale Price Availability
  • 112735 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN BLOSSOMS 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
  • 112970 LO MEJOR DE TODO 19.95 0.5 9.98 Available
    105143 DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR 9.95 0.5 4.98 Out of Stock
  • 113888 RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
  • 109044 PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
  • 111364 RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8" 8.95 0.5 4.48 Available
  • 106961 STAZON REFILL WHITE 4.95 0.5 2.48 Out of Stock
  • 114341 COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
  • 114316 RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS 13.95 0.5 6.98 Available
  • 111414 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
  • 114351 DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available
  • 114338 COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
  • 114019 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
  • 114317 RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP 12.95 0.5 6.48 Available
  • 102875 HEMP TWINE RED 2.95 0.5 1.48 Available
  • 101259 HEMP TWINE BLACK 2.95 0.5 1.48 Available
  • 113979 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS 7.95 0.5 3.98 Available
  • 114350 DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available
  • 111363 RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4" 7.95 0.25 5.96 Available
  • 111365 RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED 6.95 0.25 5.21 Available
  • 111847 RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1" 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available
  • 111371 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Avail
  • 111373 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Availab
  • 111372 RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
  • 113884 RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT 10.95 0.25 8.21 Out of Stock
  • 114318 RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available
  • 111374 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Availa
  • 111370 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
  • 111415 RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
  • 113887 RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available
  • 111416 RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
  • 111338 NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available
  • 111879 RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA 7.95 0.25 5.96 Out of Stock
  • 111277 RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
  • 110730 DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available
  • 107272 PUNCH KEY TAG 15.95 0.25 11.96 Out of Stock
  • 113980 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
  • 111375 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Out of Stock
  • 112010 DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN 8.95 0.25 6.71 Out of Stock
  • 113991 TASTE OF TEXTILES 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
  • 101399 STIPPLE BRUSHES 6.95 0.25 5.21 Out of Stock
  • 112092 BUTTON BOUQUET 7.95 0.25 5.96 Out of stock
  • 112139 NOTES CAROUSEL II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Out of Stock
  • 111336 NOTES SCALLOP II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Out of Stock
  • 111840 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT 2.95 Available
  • 111841 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO 2.95 Available
  • 111843 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE 2.95 Available
  • 111839 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED 2.95 Out of Stock
  • 111842 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS 2.95 Out of Stock
  • 112161 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS 9.95 Out of Stock
  • 112042 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN 9.95 Available
  • 112156 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE 9.95 Out of Stock
  • 112150 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT 9.95 Out of Stock
  • 112153 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO 9.95 Out of Stock
  • 111844 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE 2.95 Out of Stock
  • 111836 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED 5.95 Out of Stock
  • 111838 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE 5.95 Available
  • 113966 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE 9.95 Available
  • 109123 STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN 3.25 Out of Stock
  • 113981 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS 9.95 Available
  • 112157 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE 9.95 Out of Stock
  • 113975 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART 9.95 Available
  • 114037 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER 11.95 Available
  • 113978 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS 9.95 Available
  • 112041 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE 9.95 Out of Stock
  • 112468 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS 9.95 Out of Stock
  • 111834 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO 5.95 Available
  • 114039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY 11.95 Available
  • 108590 CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12 8.95 Out of Stock
  • 111337 NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II 9.95 Available
  • 112471 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET 9.95 Out of Stock
  • 112464 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER 9.95 Out of Stock
  • 112006 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II 14.95 Available
  • 111837 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT 5.95 Available
  • 112461 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE 9.95 Out of stock
  • 113993 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE 11.95 Out of Stock
  • 112155 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED 9.95 Out of Stock
  • 111353 CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Out of Stock
  • 111348 CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Out of Stock
  • 112172 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY 19.95 Out of stock
  • 100900 GIFT SACKS WHITE 2.95 Out of Stock
  • 114605 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS 42.95 Out of stock
  • 102264 COLUZZLE STARTER KIT 19.95 Out of Stock
  • 111346 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12 8.95 Out of Stock
  • 111835 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS 5.95 Available
  • 111350 CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Out of Stock
  • 105668 TATTOO KIT I 13.95 Out of stock
  • 111349 CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Out of Stock
  • 109231 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS 54.95 Available
  • 111351 CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Out of Stock
  • 112165 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL 19.95 Out of stock
  • 113950 DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE 8.95 Out of Stock
  • 111345 CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12 11.95 Out of Stock
  • 105669 TATTOO KIT II 13.95 Out of stock
  • 111833 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE 5.95 Out of Stock
  • 111347 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11 7.95 Out of Stock
  • 107288 ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE 5.5 Out of Stock
  • 104310 CRAFTERS TOOL KIT 39.95 Available
  • 111352 CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11 5.5 Out of Stock
  • 113943 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET 19.95 Available
  • 113925 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS 19.95 Out of Stock
  • 112179 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES 19.95 Available
  • 113911 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN 19.95 Out of stock
  • 112054 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER 19.95 Out of stock
  • 11253 Blooms & Bulbs 6.5 Out of Stock
  • 109684 Doodle 8.5 Out of Stock
  • 111257 Happy, Happy Birthday 8.5 Out of Stock
  • 109692 Love 6.5 Available
  • 109568 My ABCs 6.5 Out of Stock
  • 109682 Perfectly Pretty 6.5 Out of Stock
  • 109687 See You Around 8.5 Available
  • 109683 So Swirly 8.5 Available
  • 111260 Something Fishy 8.5 Available
  • 111262 Stems & Silhouettes 8.5 Available
  • 105516 Watercolor Joy 6.5 Out of Stock
  • 114528 Embosslit Flower 11.95 Available
  • 116209 Note of Thanks 9.95 Available
  • 116210 Birthdays Count 9.95 Available
  • 112966 Curly Label Bundle* 33.95 Available
  • 115535 Hand Drawn Bundle Available*
  • 113034 Stampin' Color Index Labels $3.95 Out of Stock

The punch which is part of the Curly Label Punch bundle will carry over into the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog