And here's a picture from the Advisory Board Reunion/Lunch (where I ate the most DELICIOUS soup I'm STILL thinking about….)

And one of my highlights of the trip…. We made it onto the set for the filming of the Series Finale of Extreme Homemakeover!!! The first picture is when we THOUGHT we had it good being in the crowd behind a random guy wearing a T-Shirt. Yeah, well, little did we know! After some persistent nudging forward sneaking…. and climbing over walls…. We got 4 rows front and center! And it was UNREAL. These aren't very good quality (camera photos) since my camera battery died at the WORST possible moment… But that's irrelevant : )… look at how close we were to Ty Pennington and Bachelorette  Ally!! I mean seriously!

What a great trip! I'll be sure to share more once I get my photos uploaded… I'm still having Mega Computer issues!

So today was "get cards out!" day! I sent out all of my JANUARY & FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY CARDS and 20% OFF COUPONS!!!! Are YOU a part of my Birthday Club?!? All you have to do is e-mail me at alystamps@gmail.com with your Name, Address, Phone Number and Birthday, and on your Birthday month you will receive a hand stamped Birthday Card from me with a coupon for 20% off your entire purchase on any 1 order placed during your birthday month! So January & February's are in the mail…. I'm making up for being late with being early!

Then, I mailed out my DECEMBER THANK YOU CARDS!!!!!! EVERY MONTH you order at my online store, you get a Thank You Card in the mail from me for your purchase!!! All of the December Cards are on their way out : )  AND — if you send $40 or more, inside your card is an updated ALY'S ONLINE ORDERING REWARDS CARD!!!! For EVERY $40 you spend online at my online store, you get a box marked off towards a FREE STAMP SET of YOUR CHOICE!

Then — it was time for me to DRAW THE WINNER FOR THE DECEMBER FREE STAMP SET!!!! EVERY TIME you shop online at my online store, you get entered into a drawing for the FREE Stamp Set of the month! Congratulations to……

December's Winner – Hazel Barnhill!!!!!!

There's STILL TIME for YOU to:

• Receive January's Thank You Card
• Get Aly's Online Ordering Rewards
• Be entered into the JANUARY Stamp Set of the Month Drawing!

Just head over to my online store by CLICKING HERE and start ordering! Don't forget about the SALE-A-BRATION!!!! You'll get a FREE GIFT for every $50 you spend!!!! So far, Fresh Vintage has been the #1 choice for my clients! What will you pick!?

I'm so excited!!!! Today is THE DAY!!!! The biggest sale of the YEAR has begun!!!! That's right….. it's Sale-A-Bration!!!!!

CLICK HERE to view the Sale-A-Bration Brochure Now!

There are THREE wonderful ways for you to benefit during Sale-A-Bration… here they are!

• Purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit: During Sale-A-Bration, the Starter Kit is just $125 ($50 off!) AND, for purchasing it you will get a FREE Digital Download OR pack of Designer Series Paper every month for a year!! And those two items are interchangeable and YOUR CHOICE!!!! One month you can pick a download and the next a DSP pack. You can purchase the Starter Kit and receive this deal through March — but you'll want to try and do it in January so that you don't miss out on any free items! If you don't purchase it until February, you'll loose a freebie. If you don't purchase it until March, you'll loose 2 freebies. For more details on the Starter Kit and The Heartfelt Stamper'sTeam that you'll become a part of for purchasing it, CLICK HERE.

• Hosting a Workshop or being your own Hostess!: When you host a workshop during Sale-A-Bration or place a large order that qualifies for it's own Hostess Benefits, you'll get extra perks! For a $150 workshop or order, a FREE TOTE BAG is given!!!! For a $400 workshop or order, an ENTIRE bundle is given – this bundle includes the Sale-A-Bration Exclusive Paper, Brads, Ribbon and coordinating Stamp Set!!

• Ordering!: For EVERY $50 spent, a FREE gift can be selected from the Sale-A-Bration brochure — and there's NO LIMIT!!!! Spend $50, get a free gift. Spend $100, get 2 free gifts. Spend $400, get 8 gifts PLUS the hostess bundle and tote bag!

Aly's Online Ordering Rewards!: In addition to the Sale-A-Bration benefits in place from Stampin' Up! — you can also take advantage of Aly's Online Ordering Rewards during Sale-A-Bration!!! There's never been a better time to order online and earn punches in your loyalty card — you'll get that extra free stamp set before you know it! CLICK HERE for more information about this program.

Get a FREE PDF File with photos and step by step instructions for 20 cards!!!!! This file sells for $20, and is yours FREE just for placing an online order with me for $100 or more! Here's a look at all of the wonderful cards you'll learn how to make using your new Sale-A-Bration Exclusive Stamp Sets!

Let me know if you have any questions…. I can't wait to Sale-A-Brate with you!!

Attn: Stampin' Up! Demonstrators: You can purchase this file at my Demonstrator Store by Clicking HERE!

Here's a look what comes in the FREE Kit this month!!!

That's enough supplies to make 6 of the featured card and an e-mailed file including a photo and step by step instruction for that card along with 3 other inspiring project ideas!!!

For all of the details, CLICK HERE!

I have a Product Share Update for all of you!!! Round #1 for both types have already been packaged and mailed out! Round #2 and Round #3 are on order and will be arriving to me on Thursday — I will be packaging them all up right away so that they are ready for pick up on Friday for local girls, and will mail out on Monday the 30th to those who paid for shipping.

I am currently taking sign ups for Round #4 through January 31st!!! So you still have time to order — e-mail me at alystamps@gmail.com to get in on the action!!

I wanted to share with everyone what the Product Shares look like all packaged up so you can see exactly what you get! Here's a look at the Accessory & Ribbon Share:

That's a WONDERFUL assortment of BRAND NEW product!!! 

Then here's a look at the Paper Shares — I offer both 6×6 and 6×12 Shares so that the paper cut best fits your crafting needs!

The paper is just DELICIOUS!!!! 

For all of the details on the Occasions Mini Shares, refer to this post here.

And contact me with your Share order today!

There are TWO to choose from!!

First, there's the Stamp-A-Stack — available as a Full and Express Version, as well as "On the Go!" if you can't attend in person (CLICK HERE for "On the Go!" Details)! Here are the featured cards for this month — there are THREE sentiment options for the "celebrate" card and for the Heart card, you'll also have the option of a flower image and "you make me smile" sentiment:

For complete details, CLICK HERE!

The other class option is going to be SO FUN and filled with techniques! "So Many Smooches" will help you gear up for Valentine's Day and learn all sorts of ways to use Smooch Spritz. Here's a look at this class!

For complete details, CLICK HERE!

I hope to see YOU at Creative Tuesday on January 31st, but don't forget to register by the end of the day on Monday January 23rd!!

Your class registration includes a full bottle of the Blushing Bride Smooch Spritz, and that's what you'll be using to complete your projects (and go home with the rest!)

Here's a close up of one of the projects — you'll actually get one of each of these darling Laser Cut Notes and the coordinating Blushing Bride Envelopes to go with them! They look so elegant but are SO SIMPLE to create with the Smooch Spritz!

For full details and/or to register for this class, CLICK HERE!