Stamping With Sheryl

I've Been Tagged

I don't do too many "non stamp" related posts, but my friend, Laura, tagged me the other day and I've been so bad about replying to these that I was determined to participate in this one.

I'm modifying the rules a little.  But I have to tell 6 things about myself.  Don't fall asleep now! lol!

1.  I was born in Lewiston, Idaho and that's the general area where most of my aunts/uncles and cousins live.

2.  I have a Bachelor's and Master's in Education (from Northern Illinois University), but I work part time as a Cancer Registrar (I report cancer cases to the state for a local hospital).

3.  I've lived in 6 different states (Idaho, Oregon, California, Illinois, Florida, Missouri and now Illinois again).

4.  If I'm in pain or really sick, I cry like a faucet--can't help it, just happens.

5.  When I first heard about rubber stamping, I thought "that's not a real craft"--that was until I saw 2 Step Stampin' and Heat Embossing--been hooked ever since.

6.  I'm a perfectionist by nature (thanks, Mom!), but stamping has helped me tremendously in letting some of that go (I would never finish a project otherwise, lol).

There you go--now you know the "true" Sheryl Dickinson! 

Thanks for the visit!

Happy New Catalog!!

You can now order from the brand new Spring/Summer catalog!  Woo hoo!  The best way to view the catalog online is through my Online Ordering Website.  Just click here and then "shop now".

Also now available is the new Decor Element line.  Don't worry, the original products are still there, but SU! has added a lot of new images and colors!  I love the new tree.  Here's a photo of me standing next to a board with the images.  I'm 5" 10" so you have an idea of how big they are in real life.

You probably know that Sale-a-Bration starts February 1.  I will post a link to the SAB mini on that day (if you have ordered from me, you should receive one in the mail).  You can get a FREE catalog when you through my Online Ordering Website from February 1 until April 30 (only your first order online).

If you don't have a new catalog, feel free to email me with your phone number.  I'll give you a call to arrange it.

Thanks for the visit!

Retiring Accessory List and Inventory Blowout Sale!!

Stampin' Up! has announced their Retiring Accessory List.  These items are ONLY available while supplies last or until January 18.  If you want to purchase any, do so right away so you don't lose out.  If you go to my Online Ordering Site and you get an item "not available", let me know.  I might be able to order it for you (especially if it's a stamp set).  If it's backordered, you can't order it online, but I can place the order for you.

Here's the list.  Be sure to read on for the Inventory Blowout news.

Item #	Product Description	Availability
111377	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE	Not Available
102782	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12	Not Available
104188	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384	ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*	Not Available
104516	ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381	ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*	Not Available
103977	BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446	BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445	BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12	Not Available
102174	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY	Not Available
112462	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY	Not Available
112466	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER	Not Available
112467	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK	Not Available
111355	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
112963	ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT
106523	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER	Not Available
104104	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI	Not Available
107298	ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695	ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115	ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372	METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925	ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190	ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180	ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086	ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923	PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25	Not Available
104942	PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE	Not Available
104943	PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273	PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE	Not Available
104389	PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
100391	PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE	Not Available
104830	RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831	RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037	RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282	RUB ON ANCHORED
111806	RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805	RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417	RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283	RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
112068	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME	Not Available
112043	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112061	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT	Not Available
112016	SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
109868	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647	STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813	WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II

*This item is discounted and included on the Inventory Blowout.

INVENTORY BLOWOUT, January 5-18, 2009

Get retired, retiring and current products up to 50% off regular price!!  Click here to save the flyer.

Items retiring from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Discount Price
109190	180	On Board 9" x 9" clipboard	$7.95	$5.99
107925	181	On Board Bitty Book	$9.95	$6.99
105384	183	Mellow Moss 6" x 6" Linen Post album	$19.95	$14.99
105381	183	Real Red 6" x 6" Linen Post album	$19.95	$14.99
103977	187	Bold Bright buttons	$6.95	$4.99
104389	188	Double Circle punch	$5.95	$4.49
114447	n/a	Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit	$49.95	$24.98

*Items available while supplies last; page numbers refer to the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog

Retired items from the Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book & Catalog:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Discount Price
109013	163	Blue Bayou Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25	$3.99
109012	163	Groovy Guava Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25	$3.99
109011	163	Purely Pomegranate Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25	$3.99
109010	163	River Rock Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25	$3.99
109009	163	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25	$3.99
109014	163	Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25	$3.99
109179	178	On Board Ginormous Pieces	$14.95	$10.99
109189	190	Beachfront Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$7.99
109187	190	District Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$7.99
109188	190	Fairy Tale Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$8.49
109185	190	Jersey Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$8.99
109184	190	Sherbet Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$8.99
109186	190	Theater Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$8.49
109062	191	River Rock double-stitched ribbon	$8.95	$6.49
110716	191	Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon	$7.95	$5.49

*Items available while supplies last; page numbers refer to the Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book & Catalog

Current products appearing in the upcoming Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Discount Price
111349	162	Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" x 11" card stock	$5.50	$4.49
111345	162	In Color (2008-2009) 12" x 12" textured card stock	$11.95	$8.99
109110	185	Fire Circle Rhinestone brads	$10.95	$7.99
109112	185	Fire Square Rhinestone brads	$10.95	$7.99
109113	185	Ice Square Rhinestone brads	$10.95	$7.99
111325	185	Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware	$29.95	$22.49
112454	185	Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware	$29.95	$22.49
113451	n/a	20th Anniversary Embosslits die	$11.95	$9.49

*Quantities at reduced price are limited; page numbers refer to the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog

WOW!! I'm so excited that Stampin' Up! is offering some previously retired items and at a savings!  So check your list and check it twice.  Then go to my Online Ordering Site or email me and I'll get your order in for you!

Thanks for the visit!

Staying Organized

In a recent newsletter that I sent to my customers, I talked a little about staying organized.  I promised that I would keep a list on my side bar of different ways people stay organized.  Here's some of the ideas.  I will add this as a link to my side bar.  If you have any ideas you'd like to share, please leave a comment so I can add them to my list.

1. Scan the sticker sheet before mounting stamps and keep the copy in a binder for easy reference as to the stamps you have.

2. If you see a store is going out of business, often times they will sell their shelving.  Purchasing a shelf that can be mounted to a wall and allows you to display stamp sets so that the front shows also lets you see what you have.

3. Get a file cabinet and staple a ziploc bag to each side of a hanging file folder.  Label each bag (alphabetically or by family group) and store scraps in the bags.  When you need a scrap check here first!

4. Use a lazy susan type container for tools.  The Pampered Chef tool holder is a popular one for many paper crafters.

5. Use ribbon holders for all of your ribbon.  Stampin' Up! has some great ones to use and come in 3 different sizes.  These can stack easily too.

I only have a short list, but I will continue to add as I come across ideas or I hear from you.  With New Year's just a few short days, getting AND staying organized is a common New Year's Resolution.

Speaking of New Year's Resolution...if getting your finances in order (paying off credit cards, adding to savings, etc...) and earning extra money is one of your resolutions, now is the time to seriously think about making a career with Stampin' Up!  Thanks to my customers and downline, I do make the extra money each month to help with our finances!  YOU can too!

I have an Opportunity Night scheduled for Thursday, January 15 at 7pm.  I would love to share more about Stampin' Up! as a BUSINESS with you at that time.  If you can't make it (or live out of the area), I can set a phone appointment to share this information.  Call me at 815-274-2386 to set the appointment. Make 2009 the year YOU have a job you LOVE!

Thanks for the visit!!

Merry Christmas!!

I hope everyone has a safe and blessed Merry Christmas!

We are having a "white Christmas".  This is a photo from yesterday morning at my Mom's house.

 

Thanks for the visit!

Retiring List Announced! 10% Savings! FREE Shipping on $70 or More!

WHERE DO STAMPS SET GO WHEN THEY RETIRE???

Wow!  This one little post is going to pack a lot of punch!  First, Stampin' Up! has announced the Fall/Winter 2008 Retiring List!  To see the stamp sets that will be available only until January 18, click here.

Next, Stampin' Up! announced that from today until December 23, you can save 10% on ALL Retiring Stamp Sets!  To see what the savings will be, click here.

And last, from today until December 23 only, you can get FREE shipping on all orders of $70 or more.  This includes Retired Stamp Sets too!!!!

You can save the 10% on Retiring Sets and receive FREE shipping (remember product order must be $70 or more) by going to my Online Ordering website or by emailing me.

Club members:  you also can save the 10% on Retiring Sets and if your club order is $70 or more, you will get the FREE shipping as well!!

Let the savings begin!  WOO HOO!!

Holiday Extravaganza, FREE Shipping and 20% Off on Selected Stamps

Here's the update on specials that end and start today!

Holiday Extravaganza

Today is the LAST day to save up to 50% on selected "bundles".  Unfortunately some are already sold out.  View Holiday Extravaganza Flyer.

The SOLD OUT bundles are as follows:

All in the Family,  Bags and Tags, Santa's Stocking Stuffer, Curly Label Punch, Mission Embossable and Star Struck.

FREE SHIPPING

Today is the LAST day to receive FREE SHIPPING on orders of $70 or more.  This is a special that is being offered by me.  Orders must be called in or emailed to me in order to receive the free shipping.  You can combine the free shipping offer with the Holiday Extravaganza.

Save 20% on Selected Stamp Sets

You can save 20% off all of the stamp sets in the Catalog Sampler with a $20 purchase. There is no limit to the number of discounted items that can be purchase once the $20 minimum has been reached!  You can combine this with my free shipping order (today only).

You have less than 24 hours so be sure to call me or email right away to SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!!!!

Thanks for the visit!

Holiday Extravaganza Update!

If you are interested in purchasing any of the awesome bundles from the Holiday Extravaganza, don't delay!  The All in the Family Bundle is SOLD OUT!!!  If I get official news on any other bundles being sold out, I'll be sure to post it here.

Take advantage of FREE shipping too if your order is $70 or more.  Remember, to get the FREE shipping, orders must be submitted to me via email or phone.  I cannot offer free shipping through my Online Ordering.

Both sales end Monday, December 1. 

Holiday Extravaganza and FREE Shipping on $70 or More Orders

As announced earlier, Stampin' Up! is offering a HUGE sale, up to 50% off, on 14 different product "bundles".  To make the deal even sweeter for my customers, I'm adding FREE shipping on orders of $70 or more.  That's an additional 10% savings!!!

The Holiday Extravaganza bundles are only available while supplies last so be sure to get your order to me right away. 

View Holiday Extravaganza

In order to receive FREE shipping on qualifying orders ($70 or more in product), you must submit orders to me via email or calling.  Payment for FREE shipping orders will be Credit Card only.  If I don't have your CC on file, be sure to call me with your order and CC information.  Orders placed through Online Ordering will NOT qualify for free shipping.  Sorry, past orders or club orders do not qualify for free shipping.

The Holiday Extravaganza and my FREE shipping special ends Monday, December 1 at 11:00 CST. 

Thanks for the visit!!

Holiday Extravaganza Announced!

We've all been anxiously awaiting what SU! has planned for their Holiday Extravaganza.  Wait no more!  SU! is offer up to 50% off selected "bundles"!  So whether you are shopping for yourself or for a stamping buddy, you're sure to find a deal that you won't be able to pass up!  These deals are only good until December 1 or until supplies run out.

Holiday Extravaganza Flyer

If you don't receive my newsletter, make sure you sign up today.  I'm offering my own special (that can be combined with this special), but it won't start until Friday.*

You can order the Holiday Extravangaza Specials on my Online Ordering Website or by emailing me.

Thanks for the visit!!

*I cannot guarantee that any of these bundles will still be available on Friday.