From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set will be donated to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

You can also read more about another project Stampin' Up! is working on to help Haiti over on Stampin' Up President and Co-Founder Shelli Gardner's personal blog.

Please help us raise money for the people of Haiti by ordering your stamp set on-line, email me or place your order at an upcoming event.

Supplies
Stamps: I {heart} Hearts, Short and Sweet
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Rose Red
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Whisper White
Accessories: Scallop Trim border punch, Hearts and Brackets Bigz Die, Heart Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, stampin' dimensionals

~Amanda

This week I keep finding out that a friend or acquaintance has lost a love one. I never know what to say when someone tells me. Sending a handmade card is a great way to let them know I'm thinking of them in such a hard time.
Supplies
Stamps: Close As A Memory
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Old Olive
Accessories: stampin' dimensionals, Stampin' Write markers: Old Olive, Mellow Moss, Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo

~Amanda

Many people have asked that we make some sympathy and thank you cards. We will be making 15 cards, 5 different designs in all. These cards can be modified with different sayings if you would like to create some birthday cards or thinking of you cards! There is still room left if you would like to join us on Saturday January 30th at 1pm at my new home. The costs is $20. Please email me if you would like to attend. Love to see you there!

These are 2 of the cards we will be making:

Supplies
Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper, Very Vanilla, Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Basic Black Satin Ribbon (new!), Top Note Die and Big Shot

Supplies
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Sincere Salutations
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Elegant Eggplant, Certaintly Celery, Basic Black
Paper: Kraft, Elegant Eggplant, Certaintly Celery, Whisper White
Accessories: Bermuda Bay polka dot ribbon

~Amanda

It's that time of the year again! New punches, stamps and paper! You can read more about the new punch design and clear mount stamps in last weeks post here. Read on for more details:

THE BASICS:
- earn a free Sale-A-Bration gift for every $65 in product you purchase
- NEW! In addition to the Sale-A-Bration gifts avaliable you can choose from select stamp sets in the Stampin' Up! Idea book and Catalogue (as listed on page 11 of the Sale-A-Bration catalogue)
- Be a hostess and earn more! Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $395 in workshop sales (Second Sale-A-Bration product rewarded at $785), in addition to our regular hostess benefits.
- You can find online copies of the Occasions Mini catalogue here and the Sale-A-Bration catalogue here
- Email me if you would like a free paper copy of either catalogue.

SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT PROMOTION + BONUS STAMP SET
- Get 15% off your Starter Kit (Standard or Digital+)!
-Bonus stamp set (valued up to $56.95) from the current catalogs when signing up during the promotion.
- Many items in the kit can be substituted to items of your choice (ink, paper and stamps).
- Head over to my demonstrator website to find out more information about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.
- Enjoy a 20% discount on all Stampin' Up! products.
- No penalty to drop. No pressure to sell. Remain active with $400 sales per quarter. Run your own business your way!

~Amanda

Over the past few years, there has been enormous demand from demonstrators and customers alike for a line of repositionable clear-mount stamps. Well, you asked for it, and now you have it! Starting with stamps in the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalogue and 2010 Sale-A-Bration brochure, Stampin' Up! now offers our exclusive stamp art in both traditional wood-mount, and the new clear-mount options.

- Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle.
- Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel.
- Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with your Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist.
- Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not.
- Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning.
- Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets.
- Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy.