Posted by Cheryl

$99 Starter Kit Promotion

From June 1-30, 2010, you can start your own Stampin’ Up! business for just $99 with the special Mini Starter Kit!

The Mini Starter Kit—valued at over $180—contains the items listed below; while all items are recommended, you can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.

* Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount)
* I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount)
* Clear-Mount Block C
* Homemade single stamp*
* Whisper White card stock (8-1/2” x 11”)
* Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2” x 11”)*
* Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad
* Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad*
* Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad
* Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad
* Basic Black 1/8” taffeta ribbon*
* Color Coach*
* SNAIL Adhesive

*Sneak peek items!

The Mini Starter Kit also includes the same business supplies that are in the standard Starter Kit. Plus, new demonstrators who join Stampin’ Up! in June, you will receive a free box of 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogs during the first part of July!

Contact me today to get started!

Until next time…

Posted by Cheryl

Last Chance List - Get ‘em while you still can!

Dates: June 1-30, 2010 (select items while supplies last)

Hundreds of products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog and Definitely Decorative brochures are retiring. Now is the last chance for you to get them before they’re gone for good!

Below are links to the PDF documents with the lists. Check them out and then either head on over to my online store at craftnip.net to place your order, or contact me with any questions.

Please keep in mind that these items are only available while supplies last.

Click the picture or View List link to view the PDF list for each category.

Last-Chance Stamps - View List

A selection of stamps from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog are retiring, and now is your last chance to get them! Check the list today to see if any of your favorites are leaving, then place your order in my Online Store.

Last-Chance Accessories - View List

Hundreds of accessories are being discontinued—order your favorites today before they’re gone forever! Accessories are only available while supplies last, so be sure to check my Online Store and check the list often.

Last-Chance Home Décor - View List

Dozens of products from our Definitely Decorative line are being discontinued; check the list to see which ones you can’t live without, then place your order in my Online Store!

Enjoy your last chance items, and be sure to get them before time runs out!

Until next time…

Posted by Cheryl

Hi all, sorry about the lull in activity. I took a hiatus to deal with some personal stuff, but I am ready to get back into action.

I will work on getting new blog posts more frequently from now on.

Thanks for sticking with me and I look forward to sharing more terrific crafting ideas, stories, supplies etc with you in the future.

Posted by Cheryl

I was spending some time looking around TripleClicks (a site that I use to buy from and sell from) and came across some exciting things.

If you go to the Arts & Crafts section and start scrolling through the pages, you will find some terrific deals on Stamps and other crafting supplies.

I saw quite a few Stampin! Up Stamp Sets for under $8. I also saw people selling sets of cards that they created. Those are great if you don’t want to make your own or just want some fresh ideas. There are also some great items you can use in your crafting.

This may not be for everyone, but if you like shopping online and finding some great deals then it might be worth checking out.

TripleClicks

Also if you are looking for a place to sell your crafts then TripleClicks just might work for you. It is like a giant garage sale online. Plus it costs no more than $1.99 to list an item until it sells. Follow the link below to list your first item for FREE.

Sell First Item For Free

I hope you enjoy the site as much as I do.

Posted by Cheryl

Deal of the Week: Heart To Heart Punch You’re going to LOVE our Heart to Heart punch, especially July 27-31 2009 when it’s just $10.99—that’s more than 30% off the regular price of $15.95! I love punches since they are a really easy way to add a little fun to your projects.

You can purchase it at my website where the discount will be instantly applied when you add it to your shopping bag.

This is the last Deal Of The Week for now. I sure hope you enjoyed them as much as I did. I will keep you posted to other great deals that Stampin’ Up1 has to offer in the future.

Until next time…

Posted by Cheryl

Deal of the Week: Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware This great Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware adds class to any project. I personally LOVE hodgepodge and find it a terrific way to add that little extra something special to my projects. Get them for just $18.99 (over 30% off the regular price of $29.95)—only July 20-26 2009!

You can purchase it at my website where the discount will be instantly applied when you add it to your shopping bag.

Throughout July, be sure to check my web site craftnip.net, every Monday at 10 AM (MT) for the week’s new deal. I will also let you know each week’s deal here on the blog.

Until next week…

Posted by Cheryl

I know this is off subject but I can’t help but share this. My new great nephew was born this morning at 9:41. He is adorable and I am not biased in any way. LOL. Jayden and his mommy are both healthy and doing great. He was 7lbs 7oz and 20 1/2 inches long. I welcome him into my family with open arms and a loving heart.

Posted by Cheryl

Deal of the Week: Square Fire Rhinestone Brads
Add sparkle to your projects with our Square Fire Rhinestone brads. I LOVE brads, they allow for many creative touches and can very well be the thing that is needed to make your project go from ordinary to spectacular. From July 13–19 2009, they’re just $6.99—over 30% off the regular price of $10.95!

You can purchase it at my website where the discount will be instantly applied when you add it to your shopping bag.

Throughout July, be sure to check my web site craftnip.net, every Monday at 10 AM (MT) for the week’s new deal. I will also let you know each week’s deal here on the blog.

Until next week…

Posted by Cheryl

Deal of the Week: Big Shot Doctor’s Bag You’ll feel like a big shot carrying around the Big Shot Doctor’s bag! July 6-12 2009, get the Big Shot Doctor’s Bag for $49.99. That’s nearly 30% off the regular price of $69.95! You can purchase it at my website where the discount will be instantly applied when you add it to your shopping bag.

Throughout July, be sure to check my web site craftnip.net, every Monday at 10 AM (MT) for the week’s new deal. I will also let you know each week’s deal here on the blog.

Until next week…

Posted by Cheryl

Okay, I know this is a crafting blog, but to some wall painting is an art form, so while this may be a little off subject, I still think it is helpful.

I am painting my bedroom. Isn’t that exciting! One of the colors I chose was frosted pomegranite, in the red color family. Not knowing any better I bought some and came home to paint one of my white walls with the red. Well it didn’t turn out right. The white bled through and the paint went on light and was more of a pink than red.

I went back to store to buy more thinking maybe I just need a second coat and the lady at the counter immediately asked me what color I was covering up and when I said white, she said I needed to get a primer because that particular paint color would go on light, look pink and the white would bleed through. I told her it would have been nice if the person who sold it to me in the first place had told me that.

So, here is my tip for you.

When covering a white wall with any form of red paint, be sure to get a primer first.

Trust me, it will save you time, money and headache. I know you should probably primer just about anything but lets face it, most people don’t do that. In this case I sure wish I had. But now that it is all painted and I got everything worked out, it truly looks great to me. The bleeding and drying in different shades of the red makes it look like a faux finish and gives it character.

Until next time…