HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA - HAPPY JULY 1ST, 2011!!!!!

Canada Day is celebrated on July 1st across the country. July 1st marks the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada.  Canadians all across our vast country are celebrating our year's biggest national party!  There will be food, fireworks, dancing, music festivals, fiddling, face painting, picnics......... the works!  

Things to Celebrate Today:

• Our Canadian confederation is 144 years old today! Happy Birthday Canada
• Freedom we earned it and we have it......who could ask for more!
• Final Canada Day in KANDAHAR, Afghanistan  for our Canadian troops.  It's a time of  great celebration, reflection and fond wishes for troops who are in the cusp of ending the country's longest shooting war in two generations.  Hats off and a huge wish for a speedy return to all our Canadian Heros.
• Welcome all new Canadian citizens.  Help keep us proud to be Canadian!

And finally, to add to our excitement, we have the Royals The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge better known as William and Kate in Ottawa joining us for our festivities on their first ever Royal visit. What a special day they are having!

Check out Kate's Maple Leaf "Fascinator" (hat)...........don't you just love it!  Thanks Kate.

For all my family, friends, and fellow Canadians, celebrate, be safe and have a wonderful birthday celebration.  I know we will.............. picture us eating ribs, corn on the cob, etc. and raising a glass in celebration. 

Start the 2011-2012 Catalogue Year Off With Our Starter Kit Special

$119 Starter Kit + Free Project Kit!
During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $119! This limited time Starter Kit—valued at $205—comes with the following high-quality products:

• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Note Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue!

Now It's Time to Say Goodbye......................

Last Day to Order from 2010-2011 Catalogues

Just a last minute reminder that Thursday, June 30, 2011, is the last day to order merchandise from the following catalogues by demonstrators or customers on my Online Store:   

•    2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue 

•   2010-2011 Definitely Decorative Brochure

To avoid disappointment all orders need to be placed online by the following deadlines:

• Phone:    Thursday, June 30, 2011; 6:50 PM (MT) 
• On-line:  Thursday, June 30, 2011; 11:50 PM (MT)

• 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue Online Ordering Down Until Noon July 1st

As a reminder, Online Ordering will be down on Friday, July 1, from midnight to noon (MT) while Stampin' Up transitions the system to the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue. During this time, no orders can be entered by myself or placed in Online Ordering by customers. Stampin' Up! looks forward to taking your orders from the new catalogue beginning Friday at noon!

Last Chance Lists Are Here!

The lists are out!!!!  In order to make room for all the new products coming in July, hundreds of stamp sets, accessories, and home décor products are retiring! These last-chance items are only available June 1-30, so click the links below to get your favourites before they’re gone.

Click here for Last Chance Stamp PDF List

Click here to see the many Last Chance Accessories available until July 1st or until supplies run out. Here's the link to the daily list 

Click here to see PDF Last Chance Definitively Decorative Lists

Also don't forget to check out the Last Chance Discounted List.

 

Last Chance Discounted Items – With Discounts Up to 40% these items will Go Fast – First Come First Served.  Discounts applied at the checkout.

To make sure you get preferred pricing on these items please use my "Shop Now" button on my blog to go directly to the catalogue shopping area. 

Changes Coming..............Dates to Remember

Well, it's the end of another month and heading into one of the most exciting times of the year!  National Scrapbooking Month is officially over at midnight tonight and along with it Stampin' Up's amazing 30% Off discount on a variety of scrapbook products ends too.   But don't be sad, we'll still be doing scrapbooking and Stampin' Up! will still have some amazing promotions heading your way.

In fact, tomorrow June 1st will be super exciting as the "Last Chance Item Lists of Supplies and Accessories will be posted", and so begins the count down to July 1st when the 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalogue is launched.   Check in daily on my shop now button because the lists will be updated daily.

Masculine Cards

Yesterday I held a Men's Card Class.  Not too many came but with the Canucks Hockey game playoffs happening and the day after a long weekend what can you expect.  Here's what they missed:

Making Masculine Cards Just Got Simpler

I often hear from my customers that they really struggle when it comes to making masculine cards.  This has been a real dilemma for me too.  Usually at this time of year I'm really struggling to come up with masculine cards for upcoming birthdays and Father's Day, but not this year!  I have to tell you I'm absolutely thrilled with the Open Sea and Sail Away stamp sets featured in Stampin' Ups! Summer Mini Catalogue.  These stamp sets along with the beautiful Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper have made it super easy for me to design masculine cards for these occasions. 

On Tuesday night I'm hosting a "Men's Card Class" which features three cards made from these sets and the wonderful designer series paper. I think you'll agree these cards would work great for Father's Day or any other masculine occasion.  I'll be posting pictures of the individual cards and details following the class so come back and visit again soon.