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New Punch Design   Starting with the new 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and continuing with all new punch designs going forward, Stampin' Up! has adopted a new body style for our punches! A few features of the new punch style: Low-profile, rectangular punch body allows for easier stacking and storing Punches lock shut for easier storage and transport Dual labels on top and end allow for easy identification and selection when stored Available in three sizes: small, medium, and extra-large New punches allow for larger punched images and more intricate designs while providing greater ease of use. Extra -large punch images also allow for two-step designs like the Two-Step Bird punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog Corner punches allow you to punch a corner design along the inside edges of a page, not just corners larger, whole-hand handle design provides better leverage for easier use Available in an exclusive Stampin' Up! color Part of Stampin' Up!'s commitment to providing demonstrators and customers with the very best crafting tools includes the belief in what we call continuous improvement. Essentially what this means is that even if something works very well, but we see a chance to improve it, we will work to make it even better. While new punch designs will be in the new body style, existing designs will remain in the existing body style for now.

Simply Adorned

Our Simply Adorned line beautifully combines the best of two worlds: stamping and jewelry! We designed our Simply Adorned charms to hold a creation you design yourself, making your jewelry truly unique.

Simply Adorned charms are lockets--they open up so you can insert your custom stamped image. The Charming stamp set, along with Rub-Ons, glitter, ribbons, and other embellishments, can help you create your unique charm insert. And don't forget that you can embellish the chains with ribbon, felt flowers . . . the possibilities are endless! The frame surrounds tempered beveled glass on the front and flat glass on the back. Because there's glass on both sides of the charm, you can display an image on one side or both. You can create a custom heirloom piece that you'll never want to change, or you can swap artwork in and out, depending on your mood and your wardrobe.

And although we designed Simply Adorned charms to be jewelry, they also make delightful key chains or Christmas tree ornaments. Insert a stamped image or photo of your loved ones, tie a ribbon through the clasp, and you're done!

Customers--paper-crafters and noncrafters alike--will love the look of Simply Adorned and appreciate how easy it is to create custom jewelry. When you wear your own Simply Adorned necklace with artwork you created yourself, be prepared for questions about where you got it!

Our Simply Adorned line includes nickel-plated charms in three sizes and anodized stainless steel chains in two lengths.

Download the Simply Adorned Flyer

FAQs

Q: What size are the charms?

A: The charms are available in three different sizes: 1" x 1", 1" x 1-1/4", and 1-1/2" x 2". The size listed refers to the charm insert; the metal frame around the insert is slightly larger. You can use the included insert as a template to create the perfect-sized piece of artwork for your frame. It is important that your insert matches the insert template exactly. The hinge on your charm can break if your insert is too large and overlaps onto the frame.

Q: Is the toggle clasp meant to be worn in the front or the back?

A: Our stainless steel chain features a toggle clasp and includes an exclusive Stampin' Up! charm identifier. The beautiful leaf charm is designed to be worn on the front to enhance the overall design of the necklace, or worn on the back for a simpler look.

Q: What materials are used to make Simply Adorned jewelry?

A: The charms are nickel-plated zinc alloy with tempered beveled glass on the front, and tempered flat glass in the back. The chains are anodized stainless steel with a nickel-plated zinc alloy charm and toggle.

Q: How do I clean my charm?

A: Use clean water and a cotton applicator to clean the jewelry surface. Do not use alcohol or other chemicals to clean your jewelry as they will damage the finish.

Q: How many layers can I fit inside the charm?

A: The number of layers that fit inside each charm depends on the type of materials used. The space in the charm is 2 mm; as card stock, Designer Series paper, ribbon, and adhesives all differ in thickness, it is difficult to specify the number of layers that will fit inside. It is important to remember that you can break the hinge on your charm if your inserts are too thick. Never force the charm closed. If the charm does not close easily, remove a layer or two from your insert and try again.

Q: How is the jewelry packaged?

A: Each piece comes in a Chocolate Chip box (box for charms: 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1"; box for chains: 9-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 1").

Making the Most of the Simply Adorned Product Line

Jewelry is the perfect way to express your individual style, and you will love being able to create your own wearable custom-made works of art with our new Simply Adorned line. We know you will want to share these exciting new products with your customers! Here are some ideas you can use to incorporate this new line of products into your workshops.

Heart Treat Cups

Just in time for Valentine's Day, our new Heart Treat Cups coordinate perfectly with the Sweetheart stamp set and the Full Heart punch.

Important Information

• Heart Treat Cups (#120435) and the coordinating Sweetheart stamp set (#120415) will be available for purchase by demonstrators and customers on January 5, 2010.

• While this is not a limited-time offer, we are not certain how long the initial inventory (earmarked for Valentine's Day) will remain in stock. It is possible that the Heart Treat Cups may be backordered for a short time prior to Valentine's Day.

• The coordinating Sweet Treat Padded Envelopes (#116802) and the Full Heart punch (#113693) are available for purchase now.

Country Living Cards à la Carte Stationery Kit

 Order Dates: January 5-April 30, 2010, or while supplies last

Promotion Details:
We are pleased to announce that Stampin' Up! has partnered with Country Living magazine to bring you the Cards à la Carte stationery kit.

This exclusive kit (item 119113) includes the following products:

• Dinner Party stamp set (set of 3)

• Ballet Blue Classic Stampin' Spot

• Preprinted stationery (24 sheets: 4 each of 6 designs)

FAQs

Customers can also subscribe to Country Living for only $10 for 10 issues! For just $1 an issue, they'll receive great craft projects, articles on collecting, makeover features, recipes and entertaining ideas-all delivered to their home each month.

Everything Must Go!!!!

I have to clean out my retired sets from my stamp room.  These would make great Christmas gifts!! If they are marked (UM) that means they are brand new, never used, Never Mounted. All stamps, excluding Backgrounds, come with clamshells.  Pictures can bee seen on the Retired Store page (in navigation bar above)  I have greatly reduced these sets in hopes that I can move them to a loving home.  The prices in the store are as usual.  You must be on my Newsletter mailing list to get these prices.  These sets will be set out on the December Stamp Night.

Any purchase of $30 will get 3 yards of retired SU Ribbon (1 yard each of 3 different ribbons of my choice)  An extra yard will be included for every $10 spent after that.

If you are local I will deliver them to you.  If you are a distant customer I will ship them to you at cost.  Paypal, Checks and Cash accepted as payment.

$8-All in a Row
$13-Alphadots
$8-Background Basics-SOLD
$7-Big Blossom (UM)
$7-Birthday Whimsy (UM)
$7-Blooming with Happiness (UM)
$7-Botanical Blossoms (UM)
$8-Canvas Background
$7-Circle of Friendship-SOLD
$7-Congrats (UM)
$8-Delight in Life (UM)
$7-Eclectic Backgrounds
$7-Essence of Love
$5-Event Full (UM)-SOLD
$20-Everyday Flexible Phrases
$20-Fancy Flexible Phrases
$8-Fine Lace Background
$8-Floral Background
$4-Floral Bookplate-SOLD
$5-Fresh Fillers-SOLD
$7-Friendship Blooms (UM)
$7-From The Garden
$5-Gently Falling (UM)-SOLD
$7-God's Beauty (UM)
$10-Great Grads
$8-Happiness is a Journey-SOLD
$10-Holidays & Wishes
$10-Hugs & Wishes
$15-It's Your Birthday
$4-Ivy Bookplate(UM)-SOLD
$8-Little Pieces
$5-Lots of Thoughts (UM-$7)
$8-Make It Count (UM)
$7-Mon Ami
$7-Monogram &
$7-Monogram E
$7-Monogram G
$7-Monogram R
$7-Monogram S
$7-Monogram T
$8-Paisley Background-SOLD
$5-Petite Patterns-SOLD
$9-Polka Dots and Paisley
$7-Polka Dot Punches
$10-Prehistoric Pals
$8-Print Pattern Background
$7-Punches Three (UM)
$10-Simple Serifs Mini Alphabet & Numbers
$7-Sleigh Bells Rings
$5-So Many Sayings-SOLD
$7-So Many Scallops
$5-So Very-SOLD
$8-Spring Solitude (UM)
$8-Springtime Stems(UM)
$9-Star Studded Season-SOLD
$7-Stippled Stencils-SOLD
$10-Summer by the Sea
$8-Take Three
$4-Teddy Bookplate-SOLD
$5-That's Nice-SOLD
$15-Trimtastic
$18-Versatile Verses-SOLD
$8-Very Puny (UM)
$9-Watercolor Minis
$8-Weathered Background
$15-Wild About You
$7-Wishing You Cheer-SOLD
$8-Word by Word Background
$8-Yummy (UM)


Accessories
$5-Love Without End Brass Template
$4--5-1 Template
$15-Coluzzle (including blade, cutting pad, Ovals, circles, hexagon, large bow)-SOLD


Eyelets
$4-Star Eyelets
$4-Basic Eyelets
$4-Bold Bright I Eyelets-SOLD
$4-Earth Elements Eyelets-SOLD
$4-Fresh Favorites I Eyelets
$4-Rich Regals Eyelets-SOLD
$4-Soft Subtles I Eyelets-SOLD
$4-Soft Subtles II Eyelets-SOLD
$4-Stampin' Stack & Store

Punches
$7-Snow Blossom Punch

Rub-Ons
$5-Love & Happiness

Standard Wheels- $4 each
Bronco Wheel-SOLD
Lily Pad Wheel-SOLD
Making Tracks Wheel-SOLD
My ABC's Wheel-SOLD
Snow Flake Wheel-SOLD

Jumbo Wheels- $6 each
Happy Happy Birthday Jumbo Wheel-SOLD
Petals Jumbo Wheel-SOLD
Rough Texture Jumbo Wheel-SOLD
So Swirly Jumbo Wheel-SOLD
Spunky Spots Jumbo Wheel-SOLD

My Digital Studio

Dates: Now

There are now available some more downloads for MDS.  To download these just go to my SU Site (in the navigation bar above).  Then click the Shop Now button.  If you want to see all of the digital downloads just type Digital in the search box.  There is no shipping on these products since you just download them straight to your computer.

Click the image to see all of the Digital images available at the on-line Store