Happy Friday!!!

I'm shocked that I have a page to share with you today! I've been beyond busy since we got back from the trip — Stamp Shoppe is open this weekend and my house needed some MAJOR TLC — I've been cleaning for days! But I got a chance to sit down and play for a little bit. I'm not ready to dig into "THE" trip album (lots of photo organizing to do still!) but thought I'd still play around with a page for today's challenge — who knows what I'll do with it, maybe frame it : )

Today's challenge was a sketch challenge!

Now head on over and see what the other girls came up with for the sketch!

Just a reminder that the May Stamp Shoppe is Open THIS weekend, May 11th and 12th! Don't forget to RSVP if you would like to join us!

For more information about May's Card Shoppe, click HERE.

For more information about May's Scrapbook Shoppe, click HERE.

While I was at Disney, SO MANY exciting things happened my head is spinning! A lot of the news was around exclusive Demonstrator Pre-Orders. If you're a Demonstrator, whether you are a DISCOUNT PURCHASING Demonstrator, HOBBY Demonstrator or BUSINESS Demonstrator — no matter your level of involvement, you can get your hands on NEW product EARLY!!!!

But one of the other exciting announcements was actually around making it EASIER for you to be ABLE to become a Demonstrator and participate in exclusive happenings (like early access to brand new product!)

Stampin' Up! will now be offering a new, FULLY customizable, a la carte, Starter Kit at a lower price of $99!

COMPLETE & TOTAL CHOICE!:  When you purchase this new kit, you can choose up to $125 in ANY current Stampin' Up! product. And when I say you can pick anything…. I mean ANYTHING!!!! You can get big items like the Big Shot  or you can pick and choose your favorite stamp sets, ink pads, cardstock, adhesive, etc. This is a fabulous deal, whether you are a hobby stamper or want to be a business demonstrator! There is room for ALL LEVELS — and anyone and everyone is welcome to join in the fun!

Not only will you get to fill this new Starter Kit with your favorite Stampin' Up! products, you'll also be able to enjoy Demonstrator Discounts and Benefits for a period of time, and then even longer if you decide to renew! However, you are never under any obligations. And when you purchase the Starter Kit through me, you will also become a Heartfelt Stamper (CLICK for more details!) and receive all of THOSE exclusive benefits and high level of support!

READY TO CREATE YOUR KIT TODAY?  CLICK HERE to order your kit on-line today! You have nothing to loose by giving it a try!

Please e-mail me at alystamps@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Here are my boys at the Magic Kingdom, they say "Thank You!", too!

This year was so special for me because I had two downline members earn the trip for the first time — my mom and one of my best friends, Jen! So my mom and dad were able to join us, and then Jen's husband was unable to go so she brought along one of her downline members. Here is the crew waiting for our Safari Expedition at the Animal Kingdom!

Then of course no Stampin' Up! Incentive Trip is complete without pillow gifts! Here are some shots of some of them:

We also got lots of goodies from the NEW Catalog!!!! But we're not allowed to post those until June 1st — so I'll have to leave you in suspense! They are delicious and you'll love them – promise! I AM able to share a picture from a display board that was made using some of the new product, though! Look closely and you'll see the "new"….

The closing night event was SPECTACULAR!!!!! We were driven through the back entrance of Hollywood Studios to see a private showing of Indiana Jones! When we got on the bus we got Indiana Jones bags with a Stampin' Up! flower accent on the front and food inside. Then during one of the "scenes" they converted the set into our dinner — so we had dinner ON THE SET of Indiana Jones…. it was seriously fabulous!!! the food was delicious and they had photo booths all around where we got to take photos of us playing parts in the movie. So much fun!

Can't wait to work on a My Digital Studio album — there are SO many more photos I want to get organized… and my dad brought some serious photography gear with him and took some even better photos than I could. It's going to make for a great book! I'll share pages when I get to it : )

So once again, thank you for helping to make this Magical Trip come true!!!!

I've already earned the Fiji Incentive Trip for next year, and Brad and I are counting the days…..

Happy Friday!!!

I've been in over my head tying up every loose end possible as we get ready to leave for Stampin' Up!'s DISNEY WORLD Incentive Trip!!!! And before I was tying up loose ends, I was beyond busy getting ready for Landon's Mickey Birthday Party.

So, I didn't have a spare second to get to the fabulous sketch challenge today. But I don't want to leave you hanging, so here are a couple of pictures from Landon's Mickey Party that were all done in MDS!

Cupcake Toppers:

Water Bottle Wrappers:

M&M Toppers:

There's a LOT more, but there's just a little preview! I'm actually going to be Guest Blogging the Party on the Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio site in a couple weeks!

And here are the Mouseketeers:

Now for me to go finish tying up all of the loose work ends so I can start packing up for a week of enchantment! We're so excited!

Check out the other girls posts today!

• Click to view STAMPIN' UP! RETIRING ACCESSORIES LIST.  Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last.  Be sure to order your favorites before they are gone. In the past, things have flown off the shelf in just 1 day!
• Check out the RETIRING DEFINITIVELY DECORATIVE LIST.  Only available while supplies last.

A couple of things to note:

• Our Classic Ink Pads are being reconfigured to a new, higher quality firm foam pad — we are NOT discontinuing all of our pad colors! We are simply retiring the old style.
• Stampin' Write Markers and 12×12 Cardstock will no longer be carried in every color as a single item, but all colors will be carried in Color Family Assortment Packs. If you have Started a Stampin' Write Marker Collection, I encourage you to finish up the family you're working on now so that you have all of the colors in a family without having to buy a color family and getting duplicates later on.

And while you're going through the retiring accessory list, don't forget about other "Last Chance" items!

• Over 300 Stampin' Up! stamps sets will also be retiring and are available to purchase through May 31, 2012.  Click to view RETIRING STAMPIN' UP! STAMP LIST BY CATALOG PAGE NUMBER.
• Don't miss your chance to pre-order new products from the Summer Smooch Collection Ends April 30. The Fabric Brads are Only While Supplies Last and will not be carried over!!!!
  
• The Occasions Mini Catalog expires April 30. Anything in this catalog is fair game for retiring. Be sure you have your favorites!

RETIRING ORDER OPTIONS:

• Order through me by the end of April to take advantage of my own Retiring Specials.
• Order at my Online Store at any time (but remember, accessories are ONLY AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!) and get Aly's Online Ordering Rewards — one of the components is a FREE copy of the NEW Catalog when it becomes available! This is in addition to free stamp sets and more!

Let me know if you have any questions and have fun shopping!

The Retiring Stamp Set list is already out, and the Retiring Accessory List is coming out in 1 day, so stay tuned!

Meanwhile, there are LOTS of things we KNOW are retiring, and you're going to want to be sure to order them before they SELL OUT!!! The 2010-2012 In Colors and Designer Papers will all be on that Retiring Accessory List, and once that list goes live those items are only available while supplies last — so get 'em now in the next day while you are sure to get 'em!

To help you get your top retiring picks, I'm running a special through the end of April only. Here are the details!

The Retiring Stamp Sets list is out! There are around 300 stamp sets that will NEVER be available again after May 31st. Be sure to get them while you can!

The Retiring Accessory list will not be posted until April 25th — but on April 25th, they will only be available while supplies last and trust me, things sell out fast! So be sure to check in with my blog at www.alystamps.com for that list on the 25th and be ready to go!

Meanwhile, there are a couple of things that we KNOW will retire…

It's time to see the 2010-2012 In Colors go! Stock up on your favorites NOW, BEFORE April 25th because on April 25th they won't be guaranteed to be available. You'll find the following items in these colors (Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush, Poppy Parade and Blushing Bride):

• Ink Pad
• Ink Refills
• Cardstock
• Poly Twill Ribbon
• Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding
• Glimmer Brads
• Paper Slab
• Designer Papers

Additionally, ALL DESIGNER PAPER retires with a catalog so that new prints can come out! Stock up on your favorites of these NOW, before April 25th as well!

*SPECIAL ONLINE OFFER(S)!* Purchase 3 packs of Designer Series Paper and get the 4th of equal or lesser value at 50% off!!! 

-AND/OR-

Purchase $50 worth of retiring 2010-2012 In Color Supplies (any combination of ink pads, ink refills, cardstock, ribbon, etc.) and get a FREE pack of the 2010-2012 In Color Glimmer Brads to coordinate!

To take advantage of these savings, simply e-mail me at alystamps@gmail.com with your order and I will give you a total payable by credit card, money order, cash or check.

*This offer is not valid at The Stamp Shoppe or other Classes & Events.