Ruthless Stamping

New Digital Starter Kit

 

Have you thought about joining Stampin' Up! because you love to scrapbook?  Well, it doesn't get any better than NOW because of our new Digital Scrapbooking Program ~ MY DIGITAL STUDIO!

Stampin' Up! now has a special offer for those of you who like to scrapbook and are interested in this new program.  The program allows you to publish your own albums, make cards, blog banners, stationery, etc. You can purchase an exclusive Starter Kit that includes My Digital Studio, in addition to stamps, inks, and accessories.

Starter Kit Price: $185 (over $295 value!).  This is a great way to get started and have your own Digital software too!

Digital+ Starter Kit Contents:

• My Digital Studio software
• Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads
• Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write markers
• Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Mini Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

The Digital Starter Kit is the perfect tool to help you introduce your new Stampin' Up! business to your family and friends.  WIth Stampin' Up!'s new software, the possibilities are endless!  Contact me for more information or to help you get started.  You can also visit my "Start Your Own Business" page on my Stampin' Up! website.  I would love to have you join my team of super Demonstrators

Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Change

Our Textured Impressions embossing folders currently have an arrow on them that indicates the direction to insert them into the Sizzix Big Shot. Stampin' Up! has determined that it doesn't matter which edge of the embossing folder you insert into the Big Shot, so they are removing the arrow on all Textured Impressions embossing folders, those that are available now and those we will offer in the future. This change will not affect the performance of the folders.

If you already have an embossing folder and expect to see an arrow on the embossing folders you purchase in the future, please know that the embossing folder will work properly no matter which edge you insert into the Big Shot.  

As always, if you have any concerns regarding your Stampin' Up! products, please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Simply Adorned Update

If you have received the Holiday Mini Catalog, you're probably waiting to order products from our new Simply Adorned product line; however, Stampin' Up! has had quality issues with these products and does not want to release it until the situation is rectified.

Unfortunately, Stampin' Up! was not aware of these issues when the Simply Adorned products were included in the Holiday Mini Catalog and they have not been able to make them available as they had originally planned.

Please know that Stampin' Up! is doing everything they can to resolve these issues and release the Simply Adorned product line.  I will let you know as soon as I can about their availability and will be scheduling a gift-giving class to include these wonderful new pieces! 

Holiday Gift Giving Guide

Once again, Stampin' Up! will offer the Holiday Gift Giving Guide.  From November 1, 2009 through January 4, 2010, you can utilize this Guide for everyone on your holiday list. 

You'll love the convenience of our Holiday Gift-Giving Guide! With gift ideas for kids, teens, neighbors, and more, it's your one-stop shop for all your holiday needs.

Plus, when you spend $50 on products in the guide, you'll get a Décor Elements for FREE (up to a $16.95 value)! 

Contact me for more information or if you need help getting started.  You cal also visit my Stampin' Up! website and click the shop now button in the upper right corner.  

NEW Service: Card Kits

October Card Kit

 

Would you like to make more cards in the privacy of your own living room?  Just put on your favorite show and invite Ruthless Stamping in;

You'll receive the supplies to create SIX of EACH design shown above - so you will receive all of the consumable supplies that you need to create 12 cards total. You will also receive 2 additional full color samples of "alternative" cards that you can make with the combined contents of the kit! In addition, you'll receive detailed, step by step instructions on how to complete each of the 4 designs. This month's card kit is $20.

 

   Click here for a complete description with supplies included.

 Use the paypal link below to purchase yours.

Choose One

Card Kit $20.00 Card Kit Shipped $24.00

Last Day of Founder's Circle!

The last day of Founder's Circle is another day to sleep in, meet with buddies, work on our make-n-takes, go shopping, or whatever you like! BUT! The evening is very special! 

We had no idea where we were going for dinner and the evening when we got on the bus.  We traveled to a lovely country club where we got together on the lawn for our group picture, and then were told to go up to the patio and be seated.  We were instructed to NOT TOUCH the little boxes

 that were at each place. 

(Notice the tablecloths.. they are a print from the "Cottage Wall" DSP!)

Then, we were told to open the boxes.

There were butterflies inside!  After a bit, they flew away.. so lovely.

I had such fun tablemates!

 

In the back:  Kelly, from Wisconsin; Deb, from Florida;

Deb, from Virginia; and seated:  Patty, from northern California;

myself, and Dawn, from Minnesota!  Such great friends!

 

Look at this great salad, on such a fabulous plate!

 

Patty loved her chicken dinner. 

 

AND!  YUMMY chocolate desserts!

It was a great evening and such a special way to end a lovely time with such great friends.

When we got back to our rooms.. look what was on our pillows!

Two butterfly charms.. one beautifully etched, and one engraved with 

"Founder's Circle '09".  So lovely.

Thanks for joining me on this trip.  I hope that some of what I have shared has conveyed what an amazing time it was for me.  

I never anticipated when I joined Stampin' Up! that I would meet and become friends with such amazing women.  I cherish these friendships!

Thank you to my dear customers and downline for your support, which allowed me to qualify for this trip!

BIG Swap!

Our big swap at Founder's Circle is such a fun night!  We were told to bring 125 cards to swap if we wanted to particpate.  THAT is alot of cards! See what that looks like?

Pretty fun, huh?

We went downstairs in our pajamas!  We gathered together, and then we got in line, up and down the halls of the hotel... past the Gathering Place, past the dining room, past the lobby, past the elevators... until we were all lined up!  Then, the first person exchanged with the next person, and so on, down the line!  SO MUCH FUN!  Just like trick or treat!

 Here we are, lining the walls of the hotel!

Shelli and I were next to each other.. she is such a sweetheart!

 

When we were all done swapping, we went back into the Gathering Place for our "business swap".. sharing ideas that have helped us build our businesses.  We were given a beautiful book to write down the ideas we heard shared.

There were lots of goodies to eat.. including fresh fruit, fruity drinks, and gorgeous cupcakes with lovely butterflies on top!
 

After an evening of swapping, and sharing, and EATING.. we went back to our rooms.. to find this incredible gift on our pillows!

 

YEP!  Rain boots! Are they the cutest EVER??  And the right size!  Oh my goodness!  SO MUCH FUN!

Back tomorrow for all the pictures from the last day of the amazing Founder's Circle trip!

 

Final Deal of the Week

Well, the month is coming to an end and so is our "Deal of the Week" promotion.  This final deal will only be available through October 31st so make sure to get yours before it's gone.

Week 4 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
116214	Princess Party Kit	$9.99
116213	Pirate Party Kit	$9.99

These are great kits for birthday parties and events.  Click here for a video tutorial you can watch and see how easily the projects are to assemble and create:

If you have any questions, feel freet to contact me or visit my Stampin' Up! website to place your order.

Week 4 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
116214	Princess Party Kit	$9.99
116213	Pirate Party Kit	$9.99

These are great kits for birthday parties and events.  Click here for a video tutorial you can watch and see how easily the projects are to assemble and create:

If you have any questions, feel freet to contact me or visit my Stampin' Up! website to place your order.

Back again!

Hello!  I am back again! 

The wedding was wonderful!  It was a day full of alot of emotions for me!  From Thursday evening, when Mark and I spent the evening with Chad running errands, and setting up lights at the church, and having dinner together, and picking up his tuxedo, to the rehearsal dinner, here in our patio, to the wedding ceremony, and reception... there were so many emotions! 

Chad and Serena flew to Hawaii, and they will return tomorrow morning, early!  It will be fun to see them when they are able to come by.

I wasn't able to take many pictures... I was so busy!  But the one above is one that shows their happy faces. Hopefully I'll be able to share more about the wedding in the days to come...

Now, I want to tell you more about the Founder's Circle trip!

On Day Three, we board the bus at 8 a.m. for the trip to the Stampin' Up! warehouse in Knabe, Utah.  This is the place where the stamps are actually made, cut, die cut, packaged, and shipped.  It is an amazing trip!  I was so thrilled for this, my second trip to the warehouse!

The bus ride takes about 2 hours.  We get to play BINGO for prizes on the trip... pretty fun!  When we arrived, Josh, the HR manager there, met us at the bus.  When I got off the bus, he said, "RUTH!  I remember you from last year!"  That was pretty fun!  I had my picture taken with him right below the Stampin' Up! Statement of the Heart that is posted there.

We started our tour with some time with the lead workers at the warehouse.  We got to ask any questions!  Then we toured the lobby and then the actual warehouse.  We can't take pictures there ... too many stamp sets and secret things!

THEN we get to go upstairs, where Shelli has a private apartment where she can stay when she comes to visit there.  Shelli welcomed us at the top of the stairs. 

 

 

To the right here are Shelli and I in one of the guest rooms.

Below is our Tour group with Shelli, and her mom Pat on the far left.
 

 

 

 

After our tour, we boarded the bus to go to the park for our lunch.  This park was given to the town by the Gardner family, and under the play equipment are chopped up pieces of rejected stamps from the warehouse!

When we arrived, our lunches were ready for us in darling pails, with cloth napkins, and for dessert... CREME BRULEE!  At the PARK!  Can you believe it?  YUM!!!

 

After lunch, we went back to the hotel to prepare for the swapping that night!  Come back tomorrow and I'll show you pictures of that amazing night!

Deal of the Week - Three

Each week in October, Stampin' Up! will continue to release new products at substantial discounts.  This week's deal is our Basic Jumbo Grommets, Mini Library Clips, Circle Designer Brads and our 1/2 inch Library Clips.

Week 3 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
114348	Basic Jumbo grommets	$4.49
109857	Mini Library clips	$8.99
112571	Circle Designer brads	$3.99
112581	1/2" Library clips	$3.99

 
This is a great time to stock up on some of those little accessories and have them on hand when you need them.

If you have any questions, feel freet to contact me or visit my Stampin' Up! website to place your order.