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Burnaby, BC, Canada
Hi My name is Serena also known as "Reenybeanies" I became a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator because I enjoy Stamping and Crafting. I love being part of a company that inspires my creativity with exclusive stamps and accessories! I Joined Stampin'Up! in 2004 as a Club member I loved it so much spending time with new friends just sitting and talking and of course learning new and exciting techniques so I decided to become a demonstrator so that I could teach people the exciting world of Rubber Stamps. Where you can create Cards, Scrapbook Pages, Home Decor, Books, and More! its just not a craft its a time to spend a little time on you. I also wanted the versatility of having my own home business. I love being part of a company that allows me to plan my business around my schedule. If you want more information about Stampin’ Up!’s exciting products, or about Stampin’ Up!’s unique business opportunity, please contact me either through email or by phone. I can't wait to talk to you and share some fun and exciting projects.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Incorrect Measurement on the Envelope Punch Board


Stampin'Up!  have noticed that one of the envelope measurements on the Envelope Punch Board is incorrect. The dimensions for the 5-1/2" x 8" card size envelope are 1/4" too small. The correct envelope measurement for this card size is: 10-5/8" x 10-5/8" (paper size); 4-3/8" (score line). The Envelope Punch Board still functions perfectly and we have corrected the measurement chart on the punch board. New labels are available through Demonstrator Support, if you would like one. Or contact me and I will get you one. reenybeandesigns-stampinup@shaw.ca
Special reminder for Stampin' Up! cards:

These envelope measurements are meant for simple cards, without a lot of dimension. At Stampin' Up! we love adding dimension to our cards, but that can make the envelope a bit snug. So, if you need an envelope to fit your cards with lots of flair, go up an envelope size (or two) for the perfect fit.

Monstermaniacs



Monstermaniacs Clear-Mount Stamp Set 134972
Preferred Price: $14.95
 
 



Monstermaniacs, by Doris D., is the second winning stamp set from In With You, Stampin Ups! new stamp set design challenge beta program.

In July, art enthusiasts were given the challenge to create a monster themed stamp set. Voters fell in love with her design and voted the set to victory!

Stampin' Up! will be running ongoing contests and would love your participation! Join the fun at http://inwithyou.ideascale.com



Newest (MDS) My Digital Studio Downloads

October 8, 2013 MDS

 
It's digital download day with My Digital Studio and here's the latest downloads
  • A Year Celebrated 2014 Calendar Template
A Year Celebrated 2014 Calendar Template -- Digital Download.

  •  Daily December Memories Photobook Template
Daily December Memories Photobook Template -- Digital Download
 
  • Fright Night Ensemble
Fright Night Ensemble -- Digital Download
  • Silver Ribbon & Embellishments Pack 
Silver Ribbon & Embellishment Pack -- Digital Download
 
  •  Winter Frost Designer Series Paper
 
Winter Frost Designer Series Paper -- Digital Download
  • Zombie Party Printables
Zombie Party Printables -- Digital Download



Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags and Stamps


Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags and Stamps
October 4, 2013


Stampin' Up! has just released information about their new Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags. These pre-printed gift tags come in a booklet of 70+ tags in five different designs.


These tags are perfect for this season, especially for those of you who may not know which punch or die shapes you're interested in buying to make your own tags.

They also make perfect hostess gifts - "think for the hostess who has everything", or how about ordering two sets of tags, because the basics will last for a long time, but the tag sets will only last until December 31st, 2013 and then they are gone forever.

So here are a few options you can choose from depending on your needs:

Item #
Description
Price
134975
Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Book (70+tags)
$11.95
134623
Christmas Tagables Photopolymer Stamp Set
$16.95
135921
Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Bundle includes:
· Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Book
· Christmas Tagables Photopolymer Stamp Set
$22.95
135290
Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Starter Bundle (for beginner stampers or those who want it all!):
· Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Book
· Christmas Tagables Photopolymer Stamp Set
· Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Spot
· Clear Block C

$27.95

Monday, October 7, 2013

Everyday Occasions Card Kit



Everyday-Occasions-Card-Kit
The Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit is fantastic!!
Why go to the store when a birthday, graduation, wedding or even a time for expressing gratitude comes up?
The Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit puts cards for all of those events right at your fingertips, and best of all, they'll be handmade!
The kit contains everything necessary (minus adhesive and scissors) to create 20 beautiful cards for almost any occasion, and it comes in a beautiful box to store them in.

I've included a video of a kit being opened. 


Saturday, October 5, 2013

World Card Making Day Contest and Events - 2013

Lets Celebrate World Card Making Day October 5th, 2013

Today is a very special day. It's a time when card makers around the world have an opportunity to gather together, take paper and ink in hand and demonstrate and celebrate their creative passion for card making. I hope you're one of them.

Not sure how to take part in this special day. Well you can look for events in your neighborhood, join a card making challenge at some of the sites I've listed below, or simply invite some friends in to your home and share this day.


To help you celebrate and kick off the card making season Stampin’ Up is having a contest . . . to inspire you even further! There are two ways to enter.


  • Post a photo of a card (or of you making a card) on Instagram on World Card Making Day. Mention us by typing @stampinup and use the hashtag: #wcmd2013 in the description.
This contest is open to everyone—demonstrators, customers, friends, spouses, children . . . you get the idea! However, there are a few conditions:

  • You must be over the age of 18 to win a prize.
  • You must use Stampin’ Up! products to create your project.
  • You may enter as many times as you wish, but each entry must feature a different card.
  • The contest will last all day on October 5, from midnight to midnight.
  • We will randomly select 100 winners from our English-speaking North American markets to receive a Paper Pumpkin kit.
A selection of pictures will be posted to our World Card Making Day Pinterest board and the winners will be announced in a current update.


Challenge Sites:

Need some card making inspiration. Just visit any of these sites for current sketches and ideas:

Tis the Season Stamping a new Christmas Card challenge blog, that's posted it's first challenge. They'll be posting a new challenge every other week, that will rotate between Sketches and Color Combos with a Optional Trimming. Challenges will run for two weeks so lots of time to play along. Check out their first sketch here: tistheseasonstamping.blogspot.com



SU Only Challenge #80 - Welcome Baby. Their current challenge is to make a card – or other paper crafted project! – for a baby. This challenge closes in two days time, but there's still time to play with it today. Check out some of the entries so far and see what the design team has come up with just click here: http://suochallenges.com/
Created by Deanna Boos of http://www.myhomegrownart.com/

Just Us Girls blog site has a World Card Making Day Challenge going on for the next week. There are prizes being offered. Check it out here: http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.ca/ And here's their current sketch:

Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge for October is happening this week. Their color challenge experts have chosen Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz and Baked Brown Sugar (or similar colors) to play with. Check out the samples by their uber talented resident artist's who've created some beautiful designs. occasions to inspire you. Check out their site here: http://www.palspaperarts.com/

Paper Craft Crew Challenge Sketches
The Paper Craft Crew design team has come up with some fun card samples using this week's card sketch. PCCCS #61: Card Sketch which closes on October Check out their site at: http://www.papercraftcrew.com/

Join for $25.00 - Oct 7-21, 2013


Join Stampin' Up! - Join My Team!


  • Would you like a discount on your favourite products?
  • A chance to earn extra cash?
  • Tons of exclusive creative ideas at your fingertips?
It you answered "yes" to any or all of these questions then you'll want to hear more about Stampin' Ups! "Join for $25.00" during this two week 25 year anniversary promotion.

Because Stampin' Up! is celebrating it's 25th Anniversary this year they want to offer you an opportunity to "join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator. What fun!

So, from October 7th to 21st (two weeks only) you can join my Stampin' Up! team for only $25.00. That's right $25.00 -the cost to join has never been this low - in all of Stampin' Ups! 25 years!

The Fine Print:
When you join my team you'll get the $25 Starter Kit which includes the following:
  • Up to $26.95 worth of Stampin' Up! product (it must be more than $25, but not more than $26.95 before tax) - you choose your product, for example:
      • Whisper White 8 1/2 x 11 card stock #100730 $9.25
      • Basic Black Ink Pad $7.25 #126980 $7.25
      • Multipurpose Liquid Glue #110755 $5.95
      • Adhesive Remover #103684 $4.50
      • Total = $26.95
  • Business pack which includes:
    • A box of annual catalogues
    • A package of the current seasonal catalogue
    • Getting Started DVD
    • Starter Kit Business Brick
    • Customer postcard
And, as an added bonus, here are some more reasons to join Stampin' Up! now:
  • As a new demonstrator, you'll get an extra 10 percent discount on your first order of $150 or more providing you place your order in the first 45 days of being a demonstrator. That means you can use the money you saved on the $25 starter kit to get 30 percent off your first order of Stampin' Up! goodies!
  • As a new recruit you'll also get two FREE months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS)!
  • When you join my team, you'll also get my expertise and that of other members of my team because we have a passion for paper crafting, share what we love and help one another be successful, whether it's as a hobby demonstrator or as a business venture.


Note: During this offer, only the special $25 starter kit will be available; the regular $125 starter kit will not be available.

Remember, this offer starts a week today on October 7th, and it only runs for for two weeks, so take advantage of it right away! Go to my web site, watch the video and click on the join now button. It's that easy. Check it out here:
Or call me to get started today.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Thank You Thursdays - What's That All About?



Stampin' Up! has reached a milestone--250 posts on their blog--and want to celebrate with you! Beginning today (October 3), they are beginning a series of Thank You Thursdays posts, where you'll be offered discounted products for one day only (while supplies last)! 

How do you take advantage of these special one day offers?   Simple.  Just visit the blog each Thursday in October to see the new deal and then place an order with me.

This is Stampin' Ups! way of saying thank you for helping to make their blog an inspiring place to be!

Today's Deal:

Designer Washi Tape! Choose from one (or all three) of the designer Washi Tapes below! 
 Epic Day This And That Designer Washi Tape

Regular Price $6.50 CAN Sale Price  $4.87 CAN
*Please note-The discounted price will appear at checkout.*
  Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape

Regular Price $6.50 CAN Sale Price  $4.87 CAN
  *Please note-The discounted price will appear at checkout.*
  Witches' Brew Designer Washi Tape

Regular Price $6.50 CAN Sale Price  $4.87 CAN
  *Please note-The discounted price will appear at checkout.