Stampin’ Summer Bash Event AND Long Distance Package!

TWO Dates/Locations to choose from, PLUS a Long Distance Option!

Wednesday July 7th
Open House: 4 pm – 9 pm
at Trinity Communion Church at 759 Winona Blvd, Rochester NY 14617

Non-Refundable Pre-Pay Deadline June 30th

OR

Wednesday July 21st
Open House: 4 pm – 9 pm
at Crosswinds Church, 3360 Middle Cheshire Rd, Canandaigua NY 14424

Non-Refundable Pre-Pay Deadline July 7th

The BRAND NEW 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog is arriving, and we want to share some of our wonderful new products with you!

Stop by and make FOUR projects using brand new stamp sets, papers and accessories – all HOT new items that you're sure to want the opportunity to try out!

There will be some other FUN things going on that you're sure to enjoy like FREE Giveaways, lots of yummy food and the opportunity to check out new products and ideas that are on display.

In addition, all participants will be able to bid in a Silent Auction filled with retired stamp sets and accessories that have been discounted and that are no longer available in the catalog! Cash or Check Only for Silent Auction Items.

And while you're at the Stampin' Summer Bash, you'll be able to pick up your FREE copy of the Brand New 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog – AND take $5 off any order you place that evening!

This event is set up in "Open House" style – that means that you are free to come and go at any time you want during those hours. However, we recommend arriving by 7:00 pm to allow enough time to finish your projects. The Silent Auction bidding will close at 7:30 pm.

Here are some highlights from last year's BASH!!!

Are you READY to join in on the fun for this year!?

You can register one of two ways, you can register right now online using a safe and secure checkout with your Credit Card ($1 Transaction Fee Applied). To do this, Click Here:

If you register online, be sure to include which session you're attending in the "Special Comments" Box. If you need to order SNAIL Adhesive (see specifics on Registration Form Below), Contact Me.

Or, you can send a Check/Money Order in the mail along with this Registration Form:

I'm also pleased to offer a LONG DISTANCE OPTION!!!!!!

Live long distance? Unable to attend? No worries!!! You can purchase the Long Distance Option and receive your four COMPLETED projects, a NEW CATALOG and a $5 Gift Certificate all delivered directly to your door!!! Use the Buy Now Link Below to receive this Long Distance Goodie Package!

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

Don't Forget!

• To check out my PDF File SALE Spot!! Both Demonstrators AND Customers!!! Click Here to View!
• To check out the Last Chance Stamp Set List! Click Here to View!
  
• To check out the Last Chance Accessories List! Click Here to View!
  
• To check out the Last Chance Decor Elements List! Click Here to View!
  
• To purchase the Mini Starter Kit for just $99! Click Here for Kit Contents. Click Here to learn more about The Heartfelt Stampers Team.

The Rest of Spring Retreat

I thought I had shared just about all of the photos that I had… but as I was cleaning up my files I stumbled on some more! So here is the final batch of photos from our Spring Retreat Weekend of Fun and Stamping!

We had a "Game Night" one night where everyone was given these darling little bags:

Inside was a deck of cards wrapped in DSP and a bunch of Poker Chips! The Chips all had a given value and we had a ton of games set up where everyone was to bet their chips on winning the games:

And at the end of Game Night, there was a HUGE table of prizes that they could cash in their chips for!

Another fun thing that I did for all of the participants was sneak up to the rooms while they were doing their last stamping class of the night and left them pillow gifts both nights. The first night's Pillow Gift was a Notebook and a Pencil that had "Heartfelt Stamper's" Engraved in it.

The second pillow gift was an invitation to our Sweet Pea Tea the next morning and a "Grow Kit":

A shot of the place settings from the Sweet Pea Tea:

Ladies Stamping!

And More Stamping!

And a Group Shot of most of the Attendees!

Click Here for more information about our Retreat Weekends and how you can join us for the next one!

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

Don't Forget!

• To check out the NEW Aly Stamps Boutique! Click Here to View!
  
• To register for the June Scrapbooking Class, "It's a Journey"!! Click Here for more details!!
  
• To register for the June Card Making Class, "Cards for Him"!! Click Here for more details!!
  
• To order from the Clearance Rack Today!!! Click Here to get started!!
  
• To join the Stampin' Up! Family and receive two FREE Technique DVDs! Click Here for more details! Contact Me to get started today!
  
• To order your favorite Retiring Stampin' Up! Colors before they are gone forever! Click Here for more details!
  
• To place a qualifying order to receive FREE Designer Brads! Click Here for more details!

Spring Retreat – Paris Nights Dinner Party!

Today I'm going to share with you our Friday Night Dinner Party from Retreat Weekend – a Paris Nights Dinner!!!

One of the reasons we love the location that we hold the retreat at so much is because it has this huge industrial size kitchen so everyone brings a dish to pass for the weekend and we stick it in the oven and don't have to worry about paying for expensive catering! Here are the girls who signed up for Friday Night Dinner getting it ready to be put out!

The tables were decorated..

Each person had a Paris themed favor at their tables – Coconut Macaroons jazzed up with a stamp from "Chic Boutique" — the theme stamp set for the night!

After dinner we had some games, the first one… I used these French Decor Elements from our DD catalog and made up Flash Cards in true Stampin' Up! Style!

I involved Stampin' Up! Staff on this one… I had e-mailed my Service Accounts Manager at Stampin' Up! to be the "right" answers… she named for us a Stampin' Up! Product for each letter on the flash cards, and everyone had to think of the same… if their answer lined up with the Stampin' Up! Staff answer, they got a point! Here is a table deep in concentration…

Kriss was so deep in concentration that she actually light her napkin on fire and had to rush it to the bathroom sink…. we were DYING and I couldn't get to my camera in time, this was the best that I could do…

Then I had a prize table for people who ended with the highest points…

Here's a look at some of the prizes… a "Paris Dreams" Gift Bag filled with goodies….

Here's a close up at each of the things in the bag…

Then another one of the prizes was this cute Chef set…

And a couple of wire decorations that I just had to get because of how they coordinated with the Chic Boutique stamp set!

The next game after this one was a Stampin' Up! Relay Race. We had a table set up at the end filled with Stampin' Up! Products and there were 2 Teams. Each person had to run up and complete a step on the card and the first Team to finish won!

And the winning Team each got a little bundle of "Merci" chocolates from Paris stamped with of course the Chic Boutique Stamp Set…

Phew! What a fun night!!!!! AND…. the night was still very young as this post ends! After the Paris Nights Dinner we had a stamping class that focused on the Summer Mini Catalog, a "Name Badge Runway" and late night Shoebox Swap Stamping!

Tune in tomorrow for more highlights…

And in the meantime, look into joining the Heartfelt Stamper's Team so that you can join us for the next retreat in October!!!

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

Don't Forget!

• To register for the May Card Making Class!! Click Here for more details!!
  
• To order from the Clearance Rack Today!!! Click Here to get started!!
  
• To join the Stampin' Up! Family and receive two FREE Technique DVDs! Click Here for more details! Contact Me to get started today!
  
• To order your favorite Retiring Stampin' Up! Colors before they are gone forever! Click Here for more details!
  
• To place a qualifying order to receive FREE Designer Brads! Click Here for more details!
  
• To order your May Card Kit of the Month!! Click Here for more details!

Welcome to Spring Retreat!

Over the next few days I'm going to share with you all that I've been so busy with and what has prevented me from doing more blogging… our Spring Retreat Weekend!! I won't be sharing the actual projects we made all weekend as that is all just for attendees, but I WILL be sharing with you all of the extras around the event which does include lots of stamping ideas!

So to start off, here are some Welcome photos!!!

Our Retreat Weekends are the kind of event people fly in for – so on Thursday Night I had a crew of girls fly in and stay at my home so that they were here for when we started on Friday afternoon! They ended up getting put to work helping me put the finishing touches on things – here they are preparing everyone's project bags! All of the attendees received these totes with cut material packets for all of their classes for the entire weekend…

Friday morning loading up the cars was a chore and a half!! We couldn't even get everything in mine, Jen had to load her car up with passengers and their luggage! Here's my poor car's cargo…

Then it was off to the lodge! Here's a look at our home for the weekend!

Everyone got settled into their bedrooms, look at the massive lodging we have! The ENTIRE upstairs is bedrooms and bathrooms!

I put a different "Room Sign" on each of the doors using Stampin' Up! Designer Papers…

One of the rooms…

Then it was off to getting the stamping space set up! Here's a look at the "Bonus Stations" — I had set up these long tables with bonus projects for people to complete during down time in the evenings or in between classes — whenever they had a break!

We also had tons of Display Boards set up for inspiration, I had shared that in yesterday's highlights post… Then as people came in, they each got a Stampin' Up! Product on their back…

Then they were able to ask each person 1 yes or no question to try and guess what product they were! When they found out what product they were, they came for me for a little welcome gift – a Satin Ribbon Sampler!

And that was all just the beginning!! Tomorrow I will be sharing you highlights from our "Paris Nights" Dinner Party which include LOTS of 3-D Stamping Project ideas!!

Look like fun? These Retreat Weekends are my highlight of the year! Our next one is coming up October 22nd – 24th. Mark your calendars and join The Heartfelt Stamper's Team today so that you are eligible to attend!

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

Don't Forget!

• To register for the May Card Making Class!! Click Here for more details!!
  
• To order from the Clearance Rack Today!!! Click Here to get started!!
  
• To join the Stampin' Up! Family and receive two FREE Technique DVDs! Click Here for more details! Contact Me to get started today!
  
• To order your favorite Retiring Stampin' Up! Colors before they are gone forever! Click Here for more details!
  
• To place a qualifying order to receive FREE Designer Brads! Click Here for more details!
  
• To order your May Card Kit of the Month!! Click Here for more details!

April Card Kit of the Month

Do you love having cards designed for you and all of the pieces cut and ready to go?  Then the Card Kit of the Month is for you!  The April Card Kit of the Month is now available! The deadline for placing orders is April 15th.  Here's a look at the 2 sample cards for this month.

You can purchase the March Card Kit of the Month Online Today – for more details Click Here!

If you're a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, you can purchase the Card Kit File Pack – for more details Click Here!

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

Don't Forget!

TOMORROW is the Deadline to Register for our Spring Retreat Weekend! Don't forget to get registered today!!!

For more details on our Spring Stamping Retreat Weekend Click Here !!!

• To place your qualifying orders to earn FREE Stamp Sets, it's Sale-A-Bration!! Click Here for more details!

Full Spring Retreat Details!

We just finished putting the finishing touches on all of the final details for our Spring Retreat Weekend!!

This year's Leadership Theme was "Share What You Love" — and in spirit of this year's theme, we want to share what WE love (our spring retreat stamping weekend!) with all of YOU, our customers**!!

We have a full colored brochure for you to download with all of the details!! Click this link to download… http://alystamps.com/wp-content/uploads/Spring Retreat 2010 Brochure.pdf

Brochure Printing/Viewing Instructions:

• Pages 1 and 2 print back to back and fold in half, serving as the base of the brochure
  
• Pages 3 and 4 print back to back and fold in half, acting as an insert to the brochure
  
• Staple the insert into the base of the brochure
  
• It now reads as a book
  
• If you view it online only, the pages ARE out of order.
  

Hope You'll Join Us! Contact Aly at 585.360.2267 or alystamps@gmail.com for More Information!

**Our customers are people who are in a relationship with us either through purchasing product or attending classes, or people who have the intention to begin entering a relationship with us through purchasing product or attending classes. Because of this definition of customer, registration is closed to Demonstrators not on the Heartfelt Stamper's Team unless you are looking to re-join under one of our Demonstrators.

Exciting Opportunities!

Regional Seminar in Syracuse, NY Opening to Customers!

I want to let everyone know about a FABULOUS opportunity that is coming up!!

Hope you can come!

Spring Retreat Weekend – Opening to Customers!

This year's Leadership Theme was "Share What You Love" — and in spirit of this year's theme, we want to share what WE love (our spring retreat stamping weekend!) with all of YOU, our customers!!

Mark Your Calenders for April 16th – 18th!We've reserved the lodge pictured above on Canandaigua Lake for this weekend! The lodge sleeps 40 people on the upper level and stamps over 100 on the lower level, so there's plenty of room for YOU to join us!

Lodge Rates:

• The Customer cost is $75 for the full weekend Friday – Sunday or $45 just for Saturday.
• Heartfelt Stamper's Team Members receive a special rate. Pre-Pay by January 25th for just $50 for the full weekend, Friday – Sunday or $30 just for Saturday! After January 25th it's $60 for the full weekend Friday – Sunday or $35 just for Saturday. Become a Team Member & Save!

Supply Fee:
The Lodge Rate does not include the cost of the project supplies for the weekend, there is an additional fee for that that will be determined closer to the date when all of the classes are planned out.

• Friday at Noon: Leadership Team will begin setting up for the event
• Friday at 2:00 pm: Doors Open
• Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm: Class #1
• Friday from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: Dinner and Welcome Special Activities, Free Giveaways and More!
• Friday from 7:30 – 10:30 pm: Class #2
• Friday from 10:30 – ???: Shoebox Swapping for Overnight Guests
  
• Saturday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Class #3
• Saturday from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch/Break
• Saturday from 2:00 – 5:00 pm: Class #4
• Saturday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm: **SPECIAL  EVENING EVENT!!!!!**
• Saturday from 7:00 – 10:00 pm: Class #5
• Saturday from 10:00 – ???: Shoebox Swapping for Overnight Guests
  
• Sunday from 9:00 – 10:00 am: **SPECIAL  MORNING EVENT!!!!!!!**
• Sunday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Class #6
• Sunday from 1:00 – 2:00 pm: Lunch and Closing Session
• Sunday from 2:00 – 3:00 pm: Tear Down and Check Out

WOW! Display Boards:
We're going to try a new element this year called WOW! Display Boards! Everyone who attends will have the opportunity to have their very own Display Board with their name printed on it to display their WOW! Creations!!! To have a WOW! Display Board, you will need to complete the following:

• 1 Scrapbook Page (any size)
  
• 5 Cards
• 2 3-D Items

You can create more than that (knock yourselves out!!!) but that is the minimum to have your very own Display Board.

Hope You'll Join Us!

Become a Heartfelt Stamper!

Want to be a part of a fun group of women that adores stamping!? Well, we would love to have you join in! Our Heartfelt Stamper's Team loves sharing what we love with as many people as we can!

Why join with the Heartfelt Stamper's?

• We're a group of women that are completely different from one another, but all share one common love – stamping! With our Team you get diversity that unites!
  
• Our Private Team Website gives you a network to chat and socialize virtually with others on the Team to share ideas, inspire and motivate one another!
  
• The Team Website also gives you access to any project or class file that I create! There's a huge archive with 100's of ideas so that you have tons of help and creative support.
  
• Participate in monthly get togethers where we "talk shop" and create with one another!
  
• Attend our annual Weekend Retreats at a lake front lodge — an entire weekend filled with stamping in your pajamas!
• I offer personal training and support to all of my Team Members — just tell me your needs and I'll be sure that they're met!

What Other Perks Are There?

• Receive FREE Shipping on your Starter Kit!
• Customize the Starter Kit to contain what YOU want it to!
  
• Enjoy 20% off all of your purchases with Stampin' Up!, with a one-time 30% discounted when you first join!
• Earn 20% – 40% on all Stampin' Up! Product that you sell to others.
• The ability to pre-order Stampin' Up! Products before they become available to the general public — one whole month in advance, and sometimes at an additional discount above and beyond your 20%!
• Earn FREE Stamp Sets through Stampin' Start and other Demonstrator Programs.
• Qualify for Cash Bonuses, Product Bonuses and Annual Incentive Trips.
• Earn FREE Hostess Sets and Merchandise.
• Receive an exclusive, monthly publication just for Demonstrators called "Stampin' Success".
• Access to the Demonstrator Website filled with resources.
  
• Access to "Stampin' Connection" — an online Social Networking Site JUST for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators to inspire each other creatively!
• The ability to attend Stampin' Up! Events like Regionals, Convention and Leadership!
  

Aren't Sure? What do you have to loose?!

• The minimum to stay active is just $300 retail ($240 your cost) a quarter – easily achievable with your own purchases and a few extra sales!
  
• There is no obligation to hold workshops – whether you choose to do so is completely up to you!
  
• There is no penalty if you drop – the Starter Kit is yours to keep at it's amazing value, and any purchases that you've made at your discount are still yours – you owe nothing!

What If I Join Now?

• On top of the "regular" perks, when you join now during Sale-A-Bration, you'll receive 15% off the Starter Kit!! The Starter Kit is already a great value, usually priced at $199 for over $340 worth of product, but now it's just $169 — a total value of 50%!
• In addition to the 15% discount, you also get to select a free stamp set of your choice from anywhere in the catalog – up to a $47.95 value!
• There is a special "Digital" Starter Kit being offered right now, also discounted 15% for a total of $157! This kit contains "My Digital Studio" in addition to stamp sets and other products, and also qualifies for a free stamp set!
• You may get to MEET Shelli Gardner in an intimate setting!!!! That's right!! Stampin' Up! is holding a "Workshop of a Lifetime" Challenge through January 31st Only. The Top 24 Recruiters in different categories will get Shelli for a day, and will be able to have her do a workshop for them and attend a Team Event — if I'm one of those top 24, that means that YOU will be able to attend!

Want "In"!?

I would love to talk with you more and help you get started! Contact me today at 585.360.2667 or alystamps@gmail.com.