Way to Go Top 10!

Part of my new downline recognition program includes me sending a hand stamped card to my Top 10 Sales Achievers each month. Here's the card I made for February's Top 10!

And here's a Congratulations to the ladies who received this card!

1. Kriss Huels
2. Jen Rios Raner
3. Gloria Plunkett
4. Amy Rist
5. Shelly Sanville
6. April Waite
7. Ann Meyer
8. Pam Kane
9. Davina Allgrim
10. Rhonda Nelson

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• I don't generally do monochromatic cards, but I saw this layout in an old catalog done in So Saffron and really loved the look – so decided to try it with Stars and Pumpkin Pie instead!
• The stamp set used here, "Starring You" is a stamp set that you can take for FREE until the end of the month during Sale-A-Bration! I just love that Stampin' Up! is allowing us to pick stamp sets for under $16 this year!
• I used the "Scallop Border Punch" to create the scallop edges on the Whisper White Cardstock. I think this was my first time using this edge punch on 2 edges like this with a piece of cardstock in the middle… a little different!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Starring You Stamp Set (111696 or FREE During SAB!), Pumpkin Pie Cardstock (105117), Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink (105216), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Pumpkin Pie 1 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (115616), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Wide Oval Punch (112082) and 1/16" Circle Punch (101227)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

• To sign up for the Sweet Pea Scrapbooking Class! Click Here for more details! Deadline was Friday but I have ONE Free Spot!
  
• To order your March Card Kit of the Month! Click Here for more details!!
  
• To Sign Up for the Spring Card Class! Click Here for more details!!
  
• To Sign Up for our Spring Stamping Retreat Weekend!! Click Here for more details!
• To place your qualifying orders to earn FREE Stamp Sets, it's Sale-A-Bration!! Click Here for more details!

Congrats from Terri

I've been so busy stamping things that I can't post yet, that I'm scrounging up things to take photos of to be able to show you!!! This little gem of a card is one that I never posted and should have – it's darling! This card was made for me by my Service Account's Manager (SAM) over at Stampin' Up! as a Congratulations Card for earning Founder's Circle this year.

I want to pass it on and consider this a "virtual" congratulations card to two FABULOUS Heartfelt Stamper's Team Members – Amy Rist and Pam Kane! Amy and Pam have both just promoted to Senior Associates – and in their first month as a Demonstrator!!! They're on FIRE!! Congratulations, Ladies!

The "Congrats" Card also fits in perfectly with it being a Thursday – Thursdays are "Toot Your Horn Thursdays" over on our Heartfelt Stamper's Yahoo Group – it's a day where all of the fabulous ladies are able to share what accomplishments they're proud of! Mine for the day? Hmmm… I'm quite proud of the fact that my Studio isn't a COMPLETE mess!!! I have also finished all of my SWAPs and Shoebox SWAP for Regionals… those are big pluses!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Seeing Stars Stamp Set (115352), Fundamental Phrases Stamp Set (114968), Dusty Durango Cardstock (115321), Dusty Durango Classic Ink (115654), Dusty Durango Polka Dot Ribbon (115609), Bashful Blue Cardstock (105120), Bashful Blue Classic Ink (105209) and So Saffron Cardstock (105118), So Saffron Classic Ink (105213), Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (100908), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Rich Regals Brads (106953) and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

• To Sign Up for our Spring Stamping Retreat Weekend!! Click Here for more details!
• To place your qualifying orders to earn FREE Stamp Sets, it's Sale-A-Bration!! Click Here for more details!

You mean EVERYTHING to me.

A couple of months ago at our Team Christmas Party we did a Valentine SWAP to have some ideas on hand for the upcoming holiday. Well, I set this gem aside to share with you all closer to the date – and here it is!

Team Member Jen Rios Raner made this card – and I just adore it! The card is even more fitting for her, because her husband's name is Eric — so the "E" on the top can stand for Eric in her case — or the word "Everything" in red for the rest of us! Very clever

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Sick of just tying your ribbon in a knot around a cardstock layer? Try this fun little trick that Jen did here with using one ribbon piece around another for a knotless use of ribbon – love it!
• The texture plates are a wonderful way to add some extra "umph" to a card – check out the diamonds in the background of the red cardstock here.
• Bring out your Stampin' Write Markers when you want to draw extra attention to a word! Just ink up the word you want to draw attention to in another color, as done here with the word "everything."

WHAT TO ORDER:

Always Stamp Set (113620), Lovely Letters Alphabet Stamp Set (115030), Basic Black Cardstock (106523), Real Red Cardstock (102482), So Saffron Cardstock (105118), Real Red Stampin' Write Marker (100052), Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker (100082), Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware (112454), Basic Black 1-1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (115615), Heart to Heart Punch (113694), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (104401), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (104403), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Heat Tool (100005), Basic Black Embossing Powder (109133), VersaMark Pad (102283), Mat Pack (105826), Paper Piercer (116631), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Glass Mat (112531), Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Dotto (103305), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439) and Stampin' Up! Backgrounds Texturz Plates (114512)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

• To order your February Card Kit of the Month! Click Here for more details!
  
• To order your 14 Days of Love (Bandit!) Class on the Go! Click Here for more details!
  
• To contact me about registering for the Syracuse, NY Regional Seminar!!
  
• To Sign Up for our Spring Stamping Retreat Weekend!! Click Here for more details!
• To place your qualifying orders to earn FREE Stamp Sets, it's Sale-A-Bration!! Click Here for more details!

Love Beyond Measure

I wanted to take a minute to remind everyone of the upcoming "More than Valentine's" Class coming up on Saturday January 30th from 10 am – 1 pm in Webster, NY!

Here's another sneak peek at one of the projects we will create that morning!

The cost is $15 and includes all of the supplies needed to create all 5 projects. But the Registration Deadline is tomorrow, January 24th, so be sure to use the link below and get registered today!

To Register for this Class Online, Click Here:

Are You a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? You can purchase a file containing full colored photos and step by step instructions for this class for just $7. Click the "Buy Now" Link below to do so!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Totally Tool Stamp Set (113256), Ruby Red Cardstock (102030), Earth Elements Textured Cardstock (108697), Garden Green Cardstock (102584), So Saffron Cardstock (105118), Ballet Blue Cardstock (100613), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (100908), 5/16" Neutral Brads (112533), Clips Assortment (112580), Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons (114339), Crimper (101618) and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

• To order your 14 Days of Love (Bandit!) Class on the Go! Click Here for more details!
  
• To contact me about registering for the Syracuse, NY Regional Seminar!!
  
• To Sign Up for our Spring Stamping Retreat Weekend!! Click Here for more details!
• To place your qualifying orders to earn FREE Stamp Sets, it's Sale-A-Bration!! Click Here for more details!
  
• ONE DAY LEFT!!!! To register for the Valentine's (and more!) Class – Click Here!
  

Sorrow Bird

A couple of weeks ago I shared with you the Motif Prayers that we made at our November Card Ministry Night. It's time to share the other card that we made that evening! We were most in need of Get Well and Sympathy Cards, so that's where our focus was.

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Can't decide which color of ribbon to use? Use both! Instead of cutting one color the length you want it to be, cut two pieces of ribbon each half the length that you need them. Tack each ribbon behind the cardstock with SNAIL Adhesive – and then tie them together — two toned ribbon!
• To help your sentiment "pop" try embossing your words as shown here.
• This stamp set "Bird on a Branch" is a 2-Step Stamp Set – use each image in it's own color, layering them together to get a multi-toned focal point.
• Don't have thread to tie through your button hole? No need! Simple cut away the "piping" edge of ribbon and you have your very own piece of makeshift thread that will fit easily through your button holes! Here's a picture to illustrate what I'm describing:

WHAT TO ORDER:

Bird on a Branch stamp Set (113266), Close As a Memory Stamp Set (114946), Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper (116769), Chocolate Chip Cardstock (102128), Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (100908), Basic Black Cardstock (102851), Basic Black Classic Ink (101179), Taken with Teal Classic Ink (103257), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), 1/2" Circle Punch (104390), 3/4" Circle Punch (107217), Playground Buttons (116313), Basic Black 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (115605), Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (109051), VersaMark Inkpad (102283), Black Embossing Powder (109133) and Heat Tool (100005)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

• To order your retiring stamp sets before their gone forever on January 4th – Click Here for the listing!
  
• To register for the Build-A-Bear, Mommy & Me, Viewing Party – Click Here!
  
• To register for the Birthday Card Class – Click Here!
  
• To place your qualifying order for a FREE Decor Element – Click Here!
• To order your December Card Kit of the Month – Click Here!

Birthday Card Class & After Thanksgiving Day Sale!

Happy Black Friday!! I hope that everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving Day with their families and is now enjoying the beginning of the shopping season! TODAY is my ONE-DAY-ONLY, Annual 20% off Sale!!!

Place an order TODAY, Friday November 27th, and receive 20% off your ENTIRE order! And with no limit. Order as much as you want and receive 20% off all of it!

This is the ONE and ONLY day of the year that I offer this discount, so be sure to take advantage of it!

To place your order, call me at 585-489-3900 any time between 9 am and 9 pm. Or, e-mail me at alystamps@gmail.com anytime from 12:01 am – 11:59 pm. For your shopping convenience I gladly accept credit cards! In addition you are free to mail a check or money order.

This offer is not a company special and is only valid through me, Aly Schilling. This offer can not be applied to Stamper's 10 Club or Workshop orders.

This special is for anyone who is on my e-mail or postal mailing list, anyone who has ordered from me in the past and anyone who does not already have a Demonstrator. I'm not in the business of taking orders away from other Demonstrators. My very limited-time sale offering is to Thank & Support my customer base, and those of you out there who do not have a Demonstrator yet. If you already have a local Demonstrator, please support her with your business!

SPECIAL FOR DEMONSTRATORS:

As promised, I also have a special for all of you Stampin' Up! Demonstrator readers for TODAY ONLY! From 12:01 am – 11:59 pm TODAY, Friday November 27th, for every Class File or Card Kit Subscription Pack that you purchase, you will receive ONE, FREE MONTH of Card Kit of the Month ideas!!!

Here is a listing of the Class Files that I currently have available in the "For Demos" section of my website:

• Birthday Card Class (NEW as of TODAY!)
• Scrapbook Your Christmas Memories (NEW as of YESTERDAY!)
• Christmas Bonanza
• Best Wishes Card Set
• A Year of Charms

All of those classes are eligible for free Card Kit Files. Purchase 1 of the above classes, receive 1 Card Kit Month Free. Purchase 3 of the above classes, receive 3 Card Kit Months Free. Purchase all 5 class, receive 5 Card Kit Months Free. You get the idea!

Then for Card Kit of the Month File Packs, for every 3 months that you purchase in a subscription you'll receive a Free Month, for example:

• Purchase or Renew a 3-Month Card Kit of the Month Subscription, Get 1 Month FREE (4 Months Total)
• Purchase or Renew a 6-Month Card Kit of the Month Subscription, Get 2 Months FREE (8 Months Total)

And yes, you can even purchase more than 6-Months and get even more free. Already in a subscription that hasn't ended yet? No problem! I'll automatically add your renewal to the end of your subscription so that they don't overalap.

Sorry, individual Card Kit Files are not eligible for a free month.

To view the Demonstrator File Section of my website, Click Here. Have questions? Just give me a shout!

Birthday Card Class

I'm pleased to announce an upcoming class that will take place on Saturday January 2nd at TWO locations: Canandaigua, NY and West Irondequoit, NY — a Birthday Card Class!!!

Let's start the year out with getting ready for some birthdays you'll be celebrating in 2010. We'll make 5 different birthday cards for young and old, male and female!

Here's a look at one of the five cards that you'll complete at this class:

You can view full details and register for this class online by clicking here.

I won't be sharing all 5 cards that we'll be completing online, most of the design work is privy for those who attend (or Demonstrators that purchase the file)! But I will be giving you a sneak peek of just 1 more card in a few days, so keep checking in at www.alystamps.com to get a glimpse!

If you're a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and would like to purchase the PDF File for this class (do so TODAY and get one FREE month of Card Kit Design!) visit my "For Demos" section by clicking here.

I had so much fun designing these birthday cards… maybe a little too much fun! When I was done, I just had to laugh at what my work table looked like. It very much looked like a bomb had gone off! While I wouldn't normally ever show such a disaster zone, I thought my stamping friends would find some humor in it, so took a quick shot… this is what goes into creating the classes you enjoy!

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

TODAY ONLY: Aly's 6th Annual After Thanksgiving Day Sale is HERE! Take 20% off your entire order!!!

• To take place your Online Holiday Extravaganza Order – select products up to 50% off! Click Here for more details, Click Here to place your order!
  
• To schedule your Complementary Christmas Card Designing Appointment – Click Here!
• To place your qualifying order for a FREE Decor Element – Click Here!
• To order your December Card Kit of the Month – Click Here!
• To register for Aly's Stamping Christmas Party – Click Here!

Get Well Bandaid

I made this fun card for my aunt who is recovering from surgery. I received this stamp set free at Convention for one of my Annual Achivement Awards, and had yet to use it! Decided it was time to whip it out  — it's a fun one!

This card is also a huge milestone for me… this is the FIRST card I think I've ever done without Stampin' Dimensionals on it!!!!!! I honestly can't believe it myself… as I sit here typing out the Supply List I'm still thinking there must be a mistake…!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• The "bandaid" look was replicated as a cardstock layer by running Creamy Caramel Cardstock through the Big Shot with a Polka Dot Texture Plate! TIP: To get a deeper impression with your texture plate, try spritzing your cardstock with a little water on the BACK side of the cardstock. If you do it on the front you'll get water spots on your cardstock. The extra moisture helps to mold the cardstock as it goes through your machine!
• Buttons always have two sides! I needed a small vanilla button and the only one I had (or so I thought!) had a flower on it. I just flipped it over and voila! A brand new button.
• Tying some Linen Thread through your button holes is the perfect way to finish it off. The adhesive of choice for buttons? Mini Glue Dots, hands down!
• Tying one ribbon type around another is a great way to add some added interest.

WHAT TO ORDER:

Wellness Wishes Stamp Set (115356), Neutrals Textured Cardstock (108589), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Basic Black Classic Ink (101179), Creamy Caramel Cardstock (102514), Creamy Caramel Stampin' Write Marker (100078), Real Red Classic Ink (103133), Real Red Cardstock (102482), Button Latte (114333), Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (109052), Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109027), Linen Thread (104199), 1/2" Circle Punch (104390), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Stampin' Up! Backgrounds 1 Texture Plates (114512), Polka Dot Background Stamp – On Dormant List (109276).

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

TODAY is the DEADLINE to sign up for the FREE Class Night TOMORROW Night!!! To sign up and/or for more details- Click Here!

• To Sign Up for the GRAND Christmas Card Class coming up on November 21st – Click Here! – Registration Deadline Approaching – November 15th!!!!
  
• To schedule your Complementary Christmas Card Designing Appointment – Click Here!
• To place your qualifying order for a FREE Decor Element – Click Here!