The Crafty Stamper

¿Hablas español?

Celebrating a Quinceañera?  Cinco de Mayo?  Independence Day?

Then check out Stampin' Up!'s Celebrando Creatividad!  This catalog features some of your favorite SU stamp sets with Spanish sentiments!  Also, some stamp sets specific for Spanish culture.  Contact me to get more information at jennifer@thecraftystamper.com or (845) 797-8791.

Stamp Out Breast Cancer - A Huge Success!

THANK YOU to all who participated to make this a fabulous and successful event.  The team raised over $700 for the NY Avon Walk taking place next month.  We had a great time stamping.  The projects were well received and the ladies did a nice job with their creations. 

Go Breast Cancer Crushers!!

Have Fun Doing What You Love

From July 15 — August 31, you can join the Stampin' Up! family for as little as $85 with the Mini Starter Kit. Have fun helping friends and family create exciting projects, while earning free products and even a little extra cash!

Please contact me if you are interested in learning more.  You can call (845) 797-8791, email jennifer@thecraftystamer.com or visit my Stampin' Up! website (click here) to learn more.  The password to join my team is "Turoff" so if you're ready to earn some extra cash, sign up today!

The New Idea Book & Catalog is here!

Welcome to the new Stampin' Up! year.  The book is now out and it's beautiful (as usual!)  I'm working on booking some workshops so if you want in the action, send me an email and we'll get you on the calendar (jennturoff@mac.com). 

Over the next few days, I'll be posting information about buying clubs for these products.

    • 2009-2010 In Colors
    • Marvelous Markers
    • Ribbons

Additionally, I'm putting together some bundles for you.  These 'kits' will allow you to make multiples of a card without the work of having to design them.  Variations are always encouraged!

So, stay tuned.  Come back and see what else is coming!

- Jenn

Click on the catalog page to visit my online ordering site.

Well, it's May 1st and do we have a deal (or 3!) for you!

And Stampin' Up! has something for all you scrapbookers out there!  Not only do we have the Buy Three, Get One Free for our Designer Series Paper, AND a 20% off sneak peek new Alphabet stamp set, but now there's a Starter Kit made available for those of you who already have lots of supplies!  This kit features all you need to start your business for only $75.  And since you have the supplies you need, you can get started right away!  If you are interested in more information, send me an email and we can chat!

It's the First Day of Spring!

Today is the first day of Spring.  Ahhhhh - to know that the earth will come back to life and things will get pretty again! Here is an article about putting plants in your scrapbook pages and of course, card making. Try it! Send me a picture of what you've made!   


Plants You Grow In Your Garden Can Be Used As Embellishments!

by John Yazo

Capturing and preserving the natural beauty of your garden can simply be done by creating a scrapbook and journal of your memories. Scrapbooking is a great way to preserve these memories and to share them with friends and family members for generation to come. There is no better feeling than to look back at these precious times and to be able enjoy there memorable moments.

Preserving flowers and plants from your garden can be done by drying or pressing them. They can be saved for years to come and can be used as embellishments in your scrapbooking and card making projects. It is a unique way to add your own personal touch and feelings to your crafts.

Small flowers and leaves can be pressed to make embellishments and larger flowers like sunflowers peddles, or leaves can be dried and pressed to create a unique natural background for your scrapbook pages. Other plants like herbs can also be used to add accent when they are dried.

There are many other ways that your preserved plants can be used, like dried flower arrangements, or framed and hung on a wall as a natural wall decor, the ideas are endless your imagination is the limit.

There are many ways you can create a unique, natural scrapbooks that will keep the memories of your gardening experiences alive and to be passed on to members of your family and friends for years to come.

Drying and pressing your flowers and plants is simple to do and can be done with common household supplies that are already available to you in your home.

A environment friendly and healthy way of gardening. Organic Gardening is away of gardening in harmony with nature. Growing a healthy and productive crop in a way that is healthier for both you and the environment

John Yazo
http://www.organicheirloomgardening.com

I have a bunch of dried flowers waiting to be used in my craft projects.  I think I'll pull them out and see what I come up with!

-Jenn

March is National Craft Month!

March is National Craft Month!  There is no particular way to celebrate except to do some crafting!  Glitter, glue, paper, paint - get it all out and get messy!  Share your creations!

You'll want to check back over the next few days as I'll be posting some items for inspiration.

Here are some ideas of what you can do this month to celebrate!

1.  Make something!

Use the supplies you have on hand to create something new!  It doesn't have to be perfect - just have fun.

2.  Invite someone to join in the fun and make something with you.

This is a great time to share your craft with others.  It's a great thing to do with your kids or your girlfriends.  Invite some people to get together and make cards or photo displays, jewelry or pottery.  Whatever your desire!  We all know someone who has told us they would love to learn what we do.  Or, take your love of crafts to the local retirement center or shelter or home for troubled teens.

3.  Share your creations.

Post a project or some photos to The Crafty Stamper blog.  Others would love to see what you are creating.  Send me the photos or instructions and I'll post it on the website.

4.  Join a group or class.

There are so many opportunities to come craft with me.  Or, if you don't see what interests you, let me know and we'll make a class for you and your friends!  I have some dates for "open crafting" set aside for March for you to come and work on your own projects!

5.  Craft for charity.

This is a great opportunity to use craft for good.  So many charities need items that we can make. I'm collecting cards to send to the troops through different groups as well as donations to the Ronald McDonald House Charities through their partnership with Stampin' Up!

6.  Try something new.

There is a wealth of information available out there for us to learn something new.  Do you have a craft you've been wanting to try?  Just do it!  You can try a new technique you'll see posted on my website throughout the month.

7.  Have fun!

This is really what it is all about.  Take the time to really enjoy the process of creating and sharing that with others.

I look forward to seeing what you make this month and hope that you share your creations with me at The Crafty Stamper.

Retirement List - Tomorrow!

Stampin' Up! will announce the stamp sets from the 2008 Fall/Winter catalog that will be retiring (discontinued) as of January 18th.  Come back tomorrow and see it!  Also, see the special that I will be offering....

Online Ordering

Stampin' Up! has recently added online ordering to their services and as you all know, ordering at anytime of the day from the comfort of your own home is a great convenience.  I take care of most of my Christmas shopping online!  Now, there are some things you need to know about ordering online through Stampin' Up! 

1.  You can order directly from Stampin' Up!'s main website BUT, you will be paying a higher price than if you went through a demonstrator.

2.  At this main website, SU will allow you to choose a demonstrator (ME!!) BUT, you will not be eligible for Stamping Rewards (the online version of Hostess Benefits).

3. SO, the best way to place your order is through my personal Stampin' Up! business website.  The address is http://jenniferturoff.stampinup.net.  There is a SHOP NOW button on the top right corner of the page which will bring you to the ordering site.

4.  Even if you are a current customer of mine, the online ordering system will require you to create a customer account.  This is a separate database than the one I use for the customer and workshop orders that I place.  Once you create the account, you won't have to do it again.

5.  Stamping Rewards are Hostess Benefits!  Click here to see the merchandise chart and Exclusive Hostess Stamp Sets.  Be sure not to miss out on your FREE gifts when placing your order.

As always, please call me (845-797-8791) or email me (jennturoff@mac.com) if you have any questions.

Interesting News in the Scrapbooking World!

It seems that the parent company for one of our competitors (Creative Memories) has filed for bankruptcy!  There doesn't seem to be many details but you can see the brief article here.  I must say that from what I know of Stampin' Up!, this is a great company to be affiliated with and that they are going strong!  If you have any interest in the possibility of starting your own business, please contact me and I'll tell you about the amazing opportunity that Stampin' Up! can offer its demonstrators!