Stamping On The Bayou

Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday!!!

If you live in Louisiana, this weekend we have a sales tax holiday on certain "school supply" items and some of the products Stampin' Up! supplies qualifies!!!!! Here is the list. (all of these items are exempt from taxes if you purchase August 5-6 and the order is shipped to a LA address)...

Item Number	Description	Price
100425	2-Way Glue Pen	$    3.50
100902	Dotto Refill	$    6.50
101879	Watercolor Pencils (24)	$   19.95
102845	Blender Pens (3)	$    9.95
103179	Craft & Rubber Scissors	$   19.95
103305	Dotto	$   12.95
103579	Paper Snips	$    9.95
103683	Mini Glue Dots	$    4.95
104045	Anywhere Glue Sticks (2)	$    3.95
104294	Sticky Strip	$    6.95
104331	SNAIL Refill	$    4.50
104332	SNAIL Adhesive	$    6.95
104430	Stampin' Dimensionals	$    3.95
105021	Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen	$    3.95
105394	Basic Black Stampin' Write Journaler	$    3.50
108360	Craft Scissors	$   29.95
110755	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	$    3.95
Varies	Stampin' Write Marker	$    3.50
119700	Subtles Collection Stampin' Write Markers (10)	$   28.95
119701	Regals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (10)	$   28.95
119702	Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers (10)	$   28.95
119703	Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (8)	$   22.95
119801	2010-2012 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (5)	$   14.95
119802	Subtles Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)	$   16.95
119803	Regals Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)	$   16.95
119804	Brights Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)	$   16.95
119805	Neutrals Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)	$   16.95
119806	Many Marvelous Markers (38)	$ 109.95
120962	Stampin' Pastels	$   24.95
123002	2011-2013 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (5)	$   14.95

Contact me or visit my online store to place your order!

New Digital Downloads Available!

Did you know that almost every Tuesday, Stampin' Up! releases new digital downloads for My Digital Studio? I've added a link on the sidebar of this blog so that you can see the latest and greatest! Scroll down the blog and look on the left side for this logo...

 
Click it and begin to look through ALL the digital downloads Stampin' Up! has released from it's inception! When you see one you like, write down the item number. All digital downloads must be purchased through my online store. It's easy to upload them to your MDS program and start using them within minutes! As always if you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Colorful Butterflies!

 

Look how lovely these beautiful butterflies are!!! And, they are super easy to make! Each butterfly is made from 1/2 a sheet of cardstock (cut lengthwise) and you will still have a scrap of cardstock left! Cut a sheet of cardstock to 4"x8" and score at 4" to make a 4"x4" card. Run this card through the Big Shot with the Beautiful Butterflies die. Cut just below the top of the larger butterfly's wing tips so that the scored marks are still intact. Next use scraps that were left over from your first cut and cut the larger and smaller butterflies with die and Big Shot. Run those through pieces through the Big Shot with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. Punch a hole in the center of each of these butterflies and attach with a Rhinestone Brad. Score one side of your "butterfly" card widthwise in the center to create the "easel" then add Snail to the bottom tips of the wings just under the score mark. Match up the bottom wings of card to embossed wings and voila... a beautiful gift card or lovely way to decorate a tablescape! You can purchase any materials to make this product through my online store. Enjoy and happy summer!

Treat Cups aren't just for TREATS!

The Stampin' Up! Sweet Treat Cups (circles 116802 and hearts 120435) are just perfect for cards and projects for my kids and their friends. Add a few small candies and they are very happy. But, the Sweet Treat Cups aren't just for treats...

 
This Valentine shaker card is so fun to receive, but even more fun to CREATE! The Sweet Centers (116521), Something Sweet (117688), and Sweetheart (120415) stamp sets were created especially for Stampin' Up!'s Treat Cups. The 1 3/4" circle punch and the Full Heart punch coordinate beautifully for worry free creativity!

 
I used Silver Glass Glitter (120995) and the Red Chunky Glitter (108797) for my shaker card. It's just thick and chunky enough to make that "shaker" sound!

Valentine's Day is coming up very quickly, so don't delay! To purchase these products, contact me or visit my online store.

Thanks for looking!

Time for Sale A Bration!!!!

It's time to Sale A Brate!!!!! The biggest promotion of the year from Stampin' Up! never disappoints!

 
Customers - For every $50 you spend, you get to choose 1 free item from the Sale A Bration catalog! There's even more to choose from this year!

Hostesses - For every $300 in workshop sales, you get to choose 1 free item from the Sale A Bration catalog (in addition to the hostess benefits you already earn)

Recruits - Every new recruit to the Stampin' Up! family during Sale A Bration gets 15% off either the standard starter kit or the digital starter kit AND a FREE $50 bonus bundle of product!

Sale A Bration only lasts until March 31st so don't delay! Place your order, book your workshop, or join the Stampin' up! family TODAY!

Valentine Defined

I did not create any swaps for Leadership this year. Boy did I miss it! My wonderful roommate, Sharon, let me snap some photos of some of her swaps and I am so happy she did! Look at this beautiful Valentine!

 

You'll find many of the awesome products used for this card in the Occasions Mini. The Valentine Defined stamp set (121941) is perfect for any style Valentine you want to create. Look at all the images you get!

 
I LOVE the new Red Glitter Paper (121790)! It adds just enough sparkle and isn't messy AT ALL! My other new favorite product is the Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (121809)! I dare you to make an ugly card when you use the embossing folders! Try it, I bet it's beautiful EVERY time!

Order all these products and more by shopping my online store. All you need to do is insert the item numbers into the search box or just look through what Stampin' Up! has to offer for your own projects!

Help Wanted.... Are you the +One?

I've just returned from Stampin' Up!'s Leadership Conference! "WOW!" is all I can say. Stampin' Up! offered all attendees of their "+One" themed conference a FREE Starter Kit to give to the person of their choice. Who's going to be the +One for our team????

To help you think about it, here are a few questions you can ask yourself.

1. Is crafting a big part of your life?

2. Would you like to earn some money while doing something you enjoy? 

3. Do you have at least 3 days/evenings per month that you can commit to "work" your new business? (I use that term loosely... this "work" is FUN!)

4. Are you willing to host your own stampin' party within the next 30 days? (BONUS: I do all the preparations for this one!)

5. Do you like to set goals and accomplish them?

6. Would you like to belong to a team of AMAZING ladies that love to share, comfort, inspire, empower, and celebrate each other?

 

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, YOU may be the +One for our team! At our Leadership Conference, Stampin' Up! focused on +One. Any progress or growth we make (whether that be personal or professional) always starts with one change. And, that change can be very simple. The idea of making one change, taking one step, or doing one thing differently is very doable and is how GREAT things happen. Where can you apply that +One philosophy to your life?

 

If you believe your +One is joining the Stampin' Up! family, I'd LOVE to talk with you about it. This is YOUR choice and you are NOT obligated to sign up to become a demonstrator just because you discuss the details with me. You can't believe the support and compassion demonstrators get from Stampin' Up! I LOVE what I do and I want to share my passion for creating through Stampin' Up! with everyone. So, that being said, I would like you to email me and state your interest in learning more about joining Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator by Thursday, January 20th.

The FREE kit (valued at over $300) is only being offered for a short time. The paperwork MUST be postmarked by Friday, January 21st. Our team, Southern Ink, will be meeting on Thursday, January 20th at 6pm at my home. I would like to invite anyone interested in learning more as my guest for this gathering. You'll meet the team, learn more about Stampin' Up!, and complete a few Make & Takes. It will be a FUN evening and should you decide to take that one step and join our family, I will help you complete your paperwork and send it in for you.

I did offer this chance to customers on my email list first. I will post the offer on my other venues as well (blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc.). This is not a first come, first serve offer. But, I do only have ONE free kit to offer. Should I have more than one interested person, we will discuss options.

Have a blessed day and Happy Stamping!

Nickole Chiasson

Last day to order from the Holiday Mini

 
Today is the absolute last day to order many of the fabulous products from the Holiday Mini! You don't want to miss out on products we may never offer again! To place an order you can contact me at nickole@stampingonthebayou.com or you can visit my online store at www.nickolechiasson.stampinup.net Check back tomorrow to catch a glimpse of the new Occasions Mini!

Online Spectacular - 1 Week ONLY

 
From November 22 - 30, 2010, Stampin' Up! has spectacular deals to help you get ready for the joyous Christmas season... including FREE SHIPPING*!!!!!!!!

PLUS, there are AWESOME discounts (some as much as 50%) on items like...

MY Digital Studio     Designer Fabric    Stamp set bundles    Embellishments    Digital Downloads          Big Shot dies    Decor Elements     AND MUCH MORE!!!!!

Click here to view the entire discounted list! The quickest way to take advantage of this promotion is online through my store, but you can always contact me at nickole@stampingonthebayou.com to place your order too.

Don't miss this chance to get some of your favorite Stampin' Up! merchandise at a great deal! It's so good, you may even decide to purchase some items for someone else!!!!!!

*Free Shipping on merchandise orders of $150 or more.

Is it Christmas already?

It's getting close! With so many items to cross off your list, make sure to check back here for finishing touches! I love Christmas and it is the perfect time to give from the heart... what better way than a handmade card or gift!

 

This card was so easy to put together with Stampin' Up!'s new Designer Fabric and Big Designer Buttons. This one uses the Deck the Halls Designer Fabric and was "cut" using the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die for the Big Shot. I can't wait to use this die to create some beatiful textiles.

Stampin' Supplies: Tiny Tags stamp set; Deck the Halls designer fabric; Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla cardstock; Big Shot; Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die; Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon; Linen Thread; Deck the Halls Big designer buttons; Scallop Trim Border and Jewelry Tag punch

If you would like to create handmade cards to send out for Christmas, make sure to sign up for my mailing list on the left sidebar of this blog to recieve the 10 Weeks of Christmas emails. PLUS, you can check back often for even more inspiration on all your Christmas projects!