SALE! 25% Off Three Sentiment Sets!

I am sorry that I have not posted in a couple of weeks, but I have been dealing with the death of my Sister-in-Law and Friend.  She went unexpectantly and will be missed by all.  We had to go down South Carolina for 2 weeks to help clean and clear up some matters.  But I am back and ready for the 2013-2014 new catalog....  So here is a great sale you cannot pass up.

Oh can it be? 25% off 3 of my favorite sentiment sets? I find my sentiment sets get some of the best stamping mileage. Who can resist these versatile stamps at 25% off? What a perfect way to celebrate the launch of the new Stampin' Up! 2013-2014 Annual Catalog!

Dates: ON SALE NOW through June 30, 2013

Sale Price	Retail Price	Description	Item
$17.96	$23.95	Sassy Salutations Wood-Mount Stamp Set	132070
$13.46	$17.95	Sassy Salutations Clear-Mount Stamp Set	126707
$14.96	$19.95	Sweet Essentials Wood-Mount Stamp Set	132085
$11.21	$14.95	Sweet Essentials Clear-Mount Stamp Set	126457
$21.71	$28.95	Petite Pairs Wood-Mount Stamp Set	128706
$15.71	$20.95	Petite Pairs Clear-Mount Stamp Set	122497

SASSY SALUTATIONS

SWEET ESSENTIALS

PETITE PAIRS

 

 

I hope that everyone can get a chance to order these while they are on sale, it is a sale that won't come along often.  Go right to my website www.donnamarcil.stampinup.net and order now....

Thanks for stopping by.  If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.
Donna Marcil
donnamarcil@gmail.com

Happy Birthday to my Friend

Here is a Birthday card that I made for my friend Robyn.  Not only is she my friend, she is my upline and my mentor for Stampin Up.  She has helped me with my Stampin Up business to get where I am today.  My goal will be able to take the Ultimate Trips that Stampin Up has to offer and pays for 100%.  Robyn just returned from a all expense paid trip to Fiji.  I talked to her for 1-1/2 hours on the phone about how great Stampin Up is, not only for your business, but for your soul too.  Robyn said they were pampered everyday with Stampin Up Product and Pillow Gifts.  They also did a service project in Fiji and helped the community to clean and paint their local hospital.  Stampin Up supplied EVERYTHNG, paint, brushes, mops, buckets and cleaning supplies.  Kuddos to Stampin Up for giving back.  If you want more information on how to earn these trips, all Expenses Paid, contact me at donnamarcil@gmail.com.

So heres the card for my friend Robyn:

Happy Birthday Robyn

For the card, I used some retiring paper, like the Brights Designer Series Paper - 117155.  You can see all the different colors and prints there are in one pack.  Cloudy Day Embossing folder-127022 from the Spring Catalog. You better hurry, you can only get this through June 3rd then it will be GONE!  www.donnamarcil.stampinup.net  click on the Shop Now button.

Hope everyone has a Terrific Thursday and thanks for stopping by.

Donna Marcil
donnamarcil@gmail.com

A Gathering for the Retiring Sets

In preparation for the release of the new 2013-2014 Idea Book & Catalog, Stampin UP has released two separate retirement lists, one for retiring stamps and one for retiring accessories....

 

Retiring Stamps will be available through June 3rd.  Stampin Up! will continue to produce the stamps to meet the demand through that time.  Click to view Stampin Up! Retiring Stamps.

 

Retiring Accessories are ONLY available while supplies lasts.  $AVE UP TO 60% on selected items!  Be sure to order your favorites promptly.  Click to view Stampin Up! Retiring Accessories.

Here are just a few items that will be retiring soon.

Stamp Sets Christmas Lodge Clear-Mount

Aviary Clear-Mount

Baby Boutique Clear-Mount

Baby Bundle Clear-Mount

Beautiful Season Clear-Mount

Bells & Boughs Clear-Mount

Build A Blossom Clear-Mount

Best Dad Ever Clear-Mount

Paper & Accessories

8-1/2 X 11 Smooth Card Stock - Getting Started Collection

Basic Black 1/2 Inch Scallop Polka Ribbon

Beau Château Designer Fabric

Blossom Petals Xl Punch

Elegant Bird Bigz Die   Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die

3/16" Brads Subtles Collection

Forget the black tie, it's no formal affair.

Just come as you are, for that casual flair.

We'll stamp and laugh, as we all reminisce,

It's a gathering for our stamps, that will surely be missed.

June 1st at
Donna's House

11:00 - 2:00

We will make 4 Cards using some of the Retiring Stamps and Accessories
There will be Music, Snacks, & Prizes too!

Cost is only $10.00 email me to reserve your spot.
donnamarcil@gmail.com
 

If you cannot make it, but would like to place an order, here is an incentive for you.  Anyone who places a $40.00 order (before S&H), now through May 30th, will receive a Stampin' UP! 2013-2014 Annual Idea Book & Catalog delivered to your door from me absolutely FREE....  You can place your order online www.donnamarcil.stampinup.net (& click shop now) or you can place it through my email donnamarcil@gmail.com , I will get you your catalog as soon as they are available for me to send out.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know donnamarcil@gmail.com

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Donna

Ronald McDonald House Stamp Camp

Hello all my fellow stampers,

First, I want to Thank People's Bank in Elkhorn, WI for letting us use their community room for the 1st Annual Ronald McDonald House Stamp Camp. It was a total success and a great time was had by all. Everyone that came received their very own "Moving Forward" stamp set, which $3 of each set is donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Here are some pictures of the cards that we did...

 

 

This box holds the cards that were made that day!



 



Every person that attended the stamp camp also made this "Thank You" card and it will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House for the Guests to use.

We also held a food drive and my employer Intermatic helped out too and we were able to collect 262 pounds of food, $277, and 30 Forever USPS stamps.
 
All this will be delivered to the Ronald McDonald House and I will post pictures of that also.

THANK YOU EVERYONE that participated and for your kindness and generous support of such a great foundation.

Thank you for stopping by...Please email me if you have any questions donnamarcil@gmail.com or feel free to leave a comment on my blog.

Donna
www.donnamarcil.stampinup.net



New Clear Photopolymer Stamps

Hi Everyone,

We've searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping. And we've found it. We're excited to announce that we now have wood-mount, clear-mount AND photopolymer stamps! The new photopolymer will be an addition to our stamp line and will appeal to all types of stampers. Our top-quality photopolymer has just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time and with the introduction of our firm-foam pads, let's just say they're meant for each other! Photopolymer stamps will also be unique, fun designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options you may not see in our traditional wood- and clear-mount stamp options. 

What makes them so great?

• They're entirely transparent for perfect placement every time! 
• They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last. 
• Can you say sticky? (Don't worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
• They're age tested. They won't yellow or cloud up over time. 
• We could go on, but we'll let you try them for yourself.

They are clearly a great choice.

We know you are going to love stamping with photopolymer. And what a great value! We can fit more images in a set so you'll get more stamps for a lower price than you do with wood-mount or clear-mount!  That means you can buy a set even if you only love a couple of the images. So, what should you do about it? Try them.... www.donnamarcil.stampinup.net and click Shop Now.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at donnamarcil@gmail.com

Thanks for stopping by,
Donna

NEW Wood-Mount Stamp Cases

Hello Everyone,

All I can say OMG - Introducing our new wood-mount stamp set packaging! These new cases are similar to our clear-mount boxes and fit perfectly on the shelf right next to them. They also have the images and stamp set name on the spine to make your search for the right set even easier.  How COOL is that!

Starting May 31 all wood-mount sets will come in this new packaging. And empty cases will be available with the launch of the new catalog. That means you can transfer all your old sets to these new boxes!

There will even be a template for you to create your own label for your old stamp sets (available May 31). A pack of four half-size cases (3-3/4" x 5-1/2") will sell for $4.95 and a pack of four full-size cases (7-1/2" x 5-1/2") will be $6.95.

Get ready for all the exciting new products in the catalog--especially the new wood-mount boxes! The new catalog comes out May 31st.  I cannot wait.....

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at donnamarcil@gmail.com, or just leave a comment if you like this new idea.  I would love to hear what you have to say.

Thanks for stopping by and looking,
Donna
www.donnamarcil.stampinup.net

Spring has Sprung!

Hello everyone...I hope you are all having a great weekend!!!!  The weather finally decided to cooperate and it feels like Spring has Sprung.

We had a great time at my workshop and I wanted to share some of the cards we made.  The first one I totally CASED from my sideline Roxanne, she has awesome talent for flair...

Swallowtail - 129216 Clear

The great thing about this card is not one turned out the same.  They were all different and beautiful, just like my customers.  We used Versa Mark and the colored embossing powders along with the triple stamping technique.

Using various colors I cut the card stock to size of 4" x 4", 3" x 3", 2" x 2" and then cut Whisper White cardstock to 3-3/4" x 3-3/4", 2-3/4" x 2-3/4", 1-3/4" x 13/4".   I then removed the colored cardstock and layered the whisper white cardstock pieces on top of each other using a repositionable adhesive if you like.  You do this for your stamping.

Prepare the embossing colors you wish to use and have your heat tool ready.  Use your embossing buddy and rub on your whisper white cardstock. This helps to prevent the embossing powder from sticking where you do not want it to stick... 

Now take your Versa Mark pad and ink up your swallowtail butterfly.  Press onto the layered white card stock, the entire swallowtail will not fit completely in this space, and that is OK.  Moving quickly sprinkle (you do not want the versa mark to dry) the colors where you want on the wings of the butterfly. I also used a little sprinkle of Dazzling Diamonds to give some added sparkle, tap off excessive powder into powder tray or spare piece of paper and then discard.

Once you have everything where you want it, you heat your embossing powder.  Remember the embossing heat tool can get very hot and can burn your paper.  Move in a slow and circular motion not to burn the paper or embossing powder.  You know when it is complete when your powder turns to a shiny sheen.

Here are the other cards we did:

Secret Garden Stamp set and Framlits - Bundle 131099 Clear

Fresh Tulips using the Wing on the
Bird Builder Punch - 117191

Hope you enjoy the cards that I have for you to CASE (Copy And Share Everything).  Remember to take advantage of the FREE Shipping that ends tomorrow.  Come visit my website store to get in on this special deal and place your order now!  www.donnamarcil.stampinup.net

Thanks so much for looking and hope you have a great week. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me donnamarcil@gmail.com or feel free to leave me a comment.

Donna