Bright, Retro, Birthday Wishes!

Ooooooh, what a morning! My little guy had a very rough night last night, I took him to the doctor this morning and the poor thing has an ear infection. Needless to say my morning has been quite a busy one! My mom watches him every Monday, so today is normally my Stampin' Up! filled day, but Mommy Duties took over. But, he's hanging with Grandma now and I'm going to scramble to get things done!

If you ordered a Birthday Class or Scrapbook Your Christmas Memories PDF File over the weekend: I told you today was going to be the day they were e-mailed out, and I will still do my very best to honor that, but with this morning's activities, both files may not get done today. I had the most orders for the Birthdy Class, so I will be starting with that one – bear with me!

On to the stamping project of the day! This is a fun card that puts Stampin' Up!'s Bright & Fun InColors in the spotlight! This is a birthday card that I had made for my Sister-in-Law…

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Circles, circles and more circles! The Circle Scissors Plus is how I made all of my circles. Be sure to pair this circle cutter with the Glass Mat and Dotto for best results! The Dotto is an absolute must to keep your cardstock in place.
• Be sure to use StazOn when coloring in images and applying Crystal Effects, as shown here with the Birthday Cake. It will prevent bleeding keep your image looking nice and crisp!
• Chipboard is a fabulous way to add some extra dimension! I used the ring from "Lots of Letters" to add this extra element.

WHAT TO ORDER:

Lots of Letters OnBoard Chipboard (109182), Birthday Bliss Stamp Set (115442), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Basic Black Cardstock (108692), Rich Razzleberry Cardstock (115316), Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon (115613), Melon Mambo Cardstock (115320), Crushed Curry Cardstock (115319), In Color Stampin' Write Markers (116329), Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109025), Jet Black StazOn (101406), Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531), Crystal Effects (101055), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439 and Scallop Circle #2 Die (113469)

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

Don't Forget! The Holiday Extravaganza Sale ENDS TODAY!

You can view and order all of these specially priced items at my online store – just Click Here! Then click "Shop Now" in the Upper Right Hand Corner. Then, click "Online Extravaganza" and you can start viewing all of these low priced items there! And don't forget about the items that are still on the Clearance Rack while you're there!

If you're not comfortable with online ordering, please feel free to contact me at 585-360-2667 or alystamps@gmail.com to let me know what you want and I will gladly place the order for you!

These savings are only available through November 30th, and the Ultimate Stamper Starter Bundle is only available while supplies last, so be sure to act quickly!

Here's a listing for you of all of the sale items, make note of the special item codes for the discount pricing!

  *This bundle is only available while supplies last.

Other Reminders:

• To register for Aly's Stamping Christmas Party – Click Here! – Registration ENDS TODAY!
  
• To schedule your Complementary Christmas Card Designing Appointment– Click Here – ENDS TODAY!
  
• 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!

December Card Kit of the Month

The December Card Kit of the Month is up and running!!! You have until December 10th to order your "Happy Heart" Card Kit and the featured stamp set and accessory at it's special pricing. Here's a look at the December Card Kit of the Month Sample Cards (2 additional card designs included with the kit purchase!)

These are all of the images that are included in the "A Happy Heart" Stamp Set:

And the featured accessory, "Basic Small Grommets":

For more details on the December Card Kit of the Month, visit the "Card Kit" section of my website by clicking here!

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

NEWSFLASH! Just released today: NEW Digital Downloads for My Digital Studio. Here's a listing!

All of these downloads and more can be ordered through my online store!

Don't Forget!

COMING SOON: An Online Holiday Extravaganza beginning November 23th!! Select products up to 50% off!!!! Stay tuned!!!!

• 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!

Razzleberry vs. Red

What a difference a color can make! When I started this card, I had the typical Christmas colors in hand – at least, MY typical Christmas colors, Real Red and Old Olive. I loved using this Little Leaf die as the branch for the birdie, but when I was done, something just didn't sit quite right with me. So, I re-did the card, this time using Rich Razzleberry instead of Real Red. Then I was satisfied! It's amazing to me what a difference one color can make in a card design.

Although, some of you may prefer the Real Red! We all have different preferences and tastes. Which version is your favorite, Razzleberry or Red? Leave me a comment and let me know!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Backing these jumbo brads with a 1" circle of cardstock gives some added intrest. I set the brads through that circle punch out, and then mounted the cardstock/brad unit on the card with a Stampin' Dimensional.
• "Little Leaves" is a Stampin' Up! Exclusive Sizzlit Die. It's probably one of my favorite little dies, it makes such wonderful accents with almost any stamp set! Here, I substituted it where the stamped version of the branch would have normally gone.
• "Sprigs" of cording tied in your ribbon is a wonderful way to add some metallic vibes to any card.

WHAT TO ORDER:

Berry Christmas Stamp Set (116509), Gold Cord (109867), Mistletoe Ribbon Originals (116792), Little Leaves Sizzlet Die (114511), Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Rich Razzleberry Cardstock (115316), Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink (115658), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Chocolate Chip Cardstock (102128), Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (100908), Real Red Stampin' Write Marker (100052), Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker (100071), 5/8" Jumbo Brads (112533), 1" Circle Punch (109046) and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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

Don't Forget!

COMING SOON: An Online Holiday Extravaganza beginning November 23th!! Select products up to 50% off!!!! Stay tuned!!!!

• To schedule your Complementary Christmas Card Designing Appointment – Click Here!
• To place your qualifying order for a FREE Decor Element – Click Here!

Polka Dot Birthday Wishes!

One of our baby sitter's birthday was on Halloween, so I had to make her a Birthday Card! Her favorite colors are pink and brown, so that's what I worked with. We haven't given her the card yet… but I'm sure she'll love it!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• The Pretty in Pink button was made a little more playful by punching out a Melon Mambo circle from the Crop-A-Dile and adhering it in the center with a Mini Glue Dot! FUN!
• To make the background "pop" just a little more, I punched out several 1" Circles from the same cardstock (Chocolate Chip Textured) and adhered them all over the card. Tone on Tone accents can be just the right little extra something sometimes!
• Crystal Effects has done it again! I think I've used this medium in about every other card posted lately. My point has been made – it's just an awesome extra somethin' somethin'! Add it to your next order, you'll love it!
• A 2-Way Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds is what gives the candle flame it's "bling!"

WHAT TO ORDER:

On a Pedestal Stamp Set (113814), Melon Mambo Classic Ink (115656), Melon Mambo Cardstock (115320), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker (100045), Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker (100071), Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad (100908), Earth Elements Textured 12×12 Cardstock (108697), Melon Mambo 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon (115611), 1" Circle Punch (109046), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), 2-Way Glue Pen (100425), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023), Sherbet Buttons (116312), Crop-A-Dile (108362), Mini Glue Dot (103683), Crystal Effects (101055) and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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

Don't Forget!

• To Sign Up for the FREE Class Night coming up on November 12th – Click Here!
• To Sign Up for the GRAND Christmas Card Class coming up on November 21st – Click Here!
• 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 November Card Kit of the Month – Click Here!

Glitzy Snowflakes with Razzleberry on Top!

Isn't this card just to die for!? One of my downline members, Jen Rios Raner, made this fabulous card as her SWAP at our Team's Oktoberfest Stamping Retreat and I knew then and there that it was a must for my upcoming GRAND Christmas Card Class! Jen had some wonderful Polka Dot Big Shot Embossing on her Bordering Blue background that I choose to leave out in this version for sake of time in the class setting. I also changed the greeting – very minor changes, so all credit goes to Jen!

As I just mentioned, this is just of the cards that will be taught at my upcoming "GRAND Christmas Card Class" in Webster, NY! Eight cards will be completed at this class, you won't want to miss it! For more details on this class, Click Here!

Because this is a class offering, I won't be typing out any of "Aly's Helpful Hints" here, but if you're unable to attend the class, here's a list of what you'll need to order to complete the card in the comforts of your own home…

WHAT TO ORDER:

Many Merry Messages Stamp Set (116586), Jumbo Snowflake Punch (116628), In Color 8-1/2 x 11 Textured Cardstock Assortment (115749), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon (115613), Bordering Blue Classic Ink (102265), Bordering Blue Cardstock (102630), Silver Cord (109866), Pretties Kit (109114), Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter (114286), Sticky Pages (114300), Mini Glue Dots (103683) and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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

Don't Forget!

• To Sign Up for the FREE Class Night coming up on November 12th – Click Here!
• To Sign Up for the GRAND Christmas Card Class coming up on November 21st – Click Here!
• 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 November Card Kit of the Month – Click Here!

Winter Post Christmas

This card is a nice and versatile card, because it can be used as a Holiday Card, or just as a winter sentiment! This stamp set, "Winter Post" is part of the Shelli Signature Collection and was featured in last year's Holiday Mini Catalog – but it was so popular that it carried over into this year's Big Idea Book & Catalog! And with good reason – it's a wonderful vintage set!

Want to make this card for yourself? That's a very easy wish for me to fulfill! This is one of the cards that will be taught at my upcoming "GRAND Christmas Card Class" in Webster, NY! Eight cards will be completed at this class, you won't want to miss it! For more details on this class, Click Here!

Because this is a class offering, I won't be typing out any of "Aly's Helpful Hints" here, but if you're unable to attend the class, here's a list of what you'll need to order to complete the card in the comforts of your own home…

WHAT TO ORDER:

Winter Post Stamp Set (111780), Holiday Lounge DSP (115676), In Color Textured Cardstock – for Soft Suede Textured (115719), Soft Suede Classic Ink (115657), Bermuda Bay Cardstock (115317), Bermuda Bay Classic Ink (115655), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Ruby Red Cardstock (102030), Ruby Red Classic Ink (102259), Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Ribbon (115612), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), 1 3/4 Circle Punch (112004), 3/4" Circle Punch (107217), 1/2" Circle Punch (104390), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826) and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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

Don't Forget!

• To Sign Up for the FREE Class Night coming up on November 12th – Click Here!
• To Sign Up for the GRAND Christmas Card Class coming up on November 21st – Click Here!
• 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 November Card Kit of the Month – Click Here!