I Think Spring has Sprung!

I am so loving the longer daylight and somewhat warmer temps.  I hope the spring flooding is subsiding and summer is in our sights. 

Congratulations Becky B!

Becky is the winner of my March newsletter prize drawing.  I had to cringe at some of your guesses on how much snow we would have in March!  And I’m glad that none of you were even close.  Becky’s guess of 6.2 inches was the winner, as that was closest to our local snowfall total.  Thanks to everyone who sent in a guess!  And Becky watch for a special treat from me. 

Sale-a-Bration is over!

What a sale!  Stampin’Up! outdid themselves with some great offerings during the promotion with many items being extremely popular and sold out before the end of the sale.  That causes some frustration for buyers and demonstrators too.  I can understand the philosophy of not wanting to carry over a bunch of inventory, but it is difficult to promote items when they sell out in a week or less.  It’s a fine line and I’m sure that Stampin’Up! monitored what worked and didn’t work during the promotion to implement any changes to next year’s Sale-A-Bration program.    

What’s New In April!

Storage by Stampin’Up! are storage products created by Stampin’Up! to help you organize your products.  If you are like me, organization is a constant battle with your crafting supplies.  Having a place for everything and having it accessible is key.  These items are modular and you can tailor them to your space.  Check the links below for information.

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2019/Storage%20by%20Stampin%27%20Up/04.01.19_FLYER_1_STORAGE_BY_STAMPIN_UP_US.pdf

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2019/Storage%20by%20Stampin%27%20Up/04.01.19_STORAGE_BY_STAMPIN_UP_CONFIGURATION_NA.pdf

These items have been super popular and will be available in the new 2019-2020 annual catalog, which is just around the corner. 

Retiring In-Colors

Stampin’Up! compliments their color families with a selection of what they call In-Colors.  Each group of In-Colors (5 colors) is available for 2 years and then they retire.  This year the colors of Powder Pink, Lemon Lime Twist, Tranquil Tide, Berry Burst and Fresh Fig will be retiring.  

If you are partial to any of these colors, now would be the time to stock up on any of the products.  They tend to sell out fast once the retiring lists are announced.  As much as I thought I would never use the Lemon Lime Twist, I am going to really miss that color.  I might have to get an extra pack of that cardstock!

My Stampin’Up! Website

Remember that my Stampin’Up! website has all kinds of information related to products, specials, ideas and my calendar of events.  If you ever wonder what is happening in the Stampin’Up! world that is the best place to go and check it out. 

My Scrap Shack Facebook Page

I post ideas and reminders on the facebook page.  Also I create facebook events for some classes and open house times that I am holding. 

It can sometimes be difficult to reach everyone through all the social media and online avenues, so if you ever have a question, just give me a call at 507-995-7342 or email at jgansen725@mchsi.com   

My Upcoming Stampin’ Events

Saturday, April 13            Stampin’Up! OnStage Event (premier of annual catalog—for demos)

Sunday, April 14              Stampin’ at The “SHE” Shed, Cleveland

Wednesday, April 24        Stampin’ Nite Out

Thursday, April 25           Lee and I celebrate 32 years!

Sunday, April 28              Mom and Dad celebrate 60 years! (Yikes)

Thursday, May 2              Paper Pumpkin Night (April’s Kit)

Saturday, May 18             House Open/Over the Top with Dies Card Class

Wednesday, May 29         Stampin’ Nite Out

Thursday, May 30            Paper Pumpkin Night

Monday, June 3                Last day of 2019 Occasions Catalog

Check my calendar at www.jeangansen.stampinup.net for a detailed description of these events.  

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter! 

Jean

What Happened to February!?!

Let it snow, let it snow!

Goodness…February was fun.  I honestly don’t remember snow like that since back in my high school years.  Yes, a long time ago!  I think I’m ready for some spring weather though. 

Congratulations Dawn Q!

Dawn is the winner of my February newsletter prize drawing.  How fun was that?  Lots of great new products and really hard for everyone to choose just one favorite.  Thank you to everyone that responded…I love hearing from you!

Last Month of Sale-a-Bration

And Stampin’Up! is making it more exciting by adding additional products to select with your qualified purchase.  Also the Coordinating Sale-A-Bration products are available till March 31^st.

The Painted Seasons bundle of stamps and paper is sweet and then you add the coordinating dies….I’m hooked! Click on the links below to check out everything Sale-A-Bration related. 

Additional Products Available:

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2019/Sale-A-Bration%202019/03.01.19_FLYER_SAB_3ND_US.pdf

Original and New Sale-A-Bration Options:

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/catalogs/Sale-A-Bration%202019/20190215_SAB19-2_en-US.pdf  

Coordinating Sale-A-Bration Products: 

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2019/Q1%20Sale-A-Bration%20Coordination/03.01.19_FLYER_Q1_OOP_US.pdf

What’s it like to be a Stampin’Up! Demonstrator??

I’ve been doing it for 18 years and I’m not sure there is a standard answer to this question.  Being a Stampin’Up! demonstrator is whatever you want it to be.  For me, it allows me to tap into my creative (copier) side and make some really fun projects and gifts.  Also I get to meet and spend time with people who enjoy paper crafting just like I do.  Win, Win!

You can join as a demonstrator anytime during the year, but during Sale-A-Bration is when Stampin’Up! offers the best opportunities and value for your initial sign up. 

Option 1:  $175 of Stampin’Up! products (your choice) for just $99

Option 2:  $175 of Stampin’Up! products (again, your choice) plus the exclusive Craft & Carry Tote (a $50 value) for just $129

If you would like to visit about being a Stampin’Up! demonstrator, I’d be happy to chat with you.

6 years of Paper Pumpkin!

Hard to believe Paper Pumpkin has been around for 6 years.  Though the number of orange boxes I have sitting around might tell your otherwise.  This is my year to complete every Paper Pumpkin kit as it comes each month and to catch up on some previous months.  Perfect time to check it out and get a special FREE Stamp set in the March kit.  Check it out at:  https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=40248   Sign up by March 10^th to take advantage of the special birthday kit. 

These are some of the alternatives we made with February’s kit at Paper Pumpkin night. 

My Upcoming Stampin’ Events

Saturday, March 16             Stampin’ at The “SHE” Shed

Saturday, March 16             House Open

Wednesday, March 27        Stampin’ Nite Out

Thursday, March 28             Paper Pumpkin at the Shack

Sunday, March 31                Last day of Sale-A-Bration and Sale-A-Bration Coordination Products

Saturday, April 13                Stampin’Up! OnStage Event (premier of annual catalog—for demos)

Saturday, April 20                House Open

Wednesday, April 24           Stampin’ Nite Out

Thursday, April 25                Lee and I celebrate 32 years!

Check my calendar at www.jeangansen.stampinup.net for a detailed description of these events.  Or give me a call or email.

Since we are predicted to have another weekend with winter weather, how about a contest to see who can guess the total snow fall that we will receive in March.  Email your guess to me by Saturday, March 9^th to be included in the contest.  I’ll use KEYC-TV as the official reading for the month of March.  Whoever is closest will get a stampin’ treat from me.  Good luck to all! 

That Mother Nature is a Fun One!

Sitting at my desk and finishing up this newsletter I’m looking out the window watching the snowflakes come down and wonder to myself…where was this in December?!?  I will say it is pretty, but the ice under all that pretty stuff is treacherous.  I have walking like a penguin down to a science. 

And what to do during all this fun winter weather??? Stamp and craft, of course! 

Sale-A-Bration is in full swing

Into the second month of Sale-A-Bration and the supply of some the FREE items has already been depleted.  And these options are while supplies last so if you missed out on the Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack, I’m sorry but it is no longer available.   The Precious Parcel Card Kit and Grapefruit Grove & Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheets are also very popular and becoming limited. 

Second Release of Sale-A-Bration

Cuz they can…Stampin’Up! is offering Round 2 of Sale-A-Bration items.  These items are available starting on February 15^th.  Check them out here:  https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/catalogs/Sale-A-Bration%202019/20190215_SAB19-2_en-US.pdf  

Coordinating Sale-A-Bration Products

Available starting March 1^st these products coordinate with the 1^st and 2^nd release Sale-A-Bration items.  These products are available for only during the month of March, or while supplies last.  Meaning they could sell out before the end of March and not be available at that point.  All I’m going to say is…who doesn’t love a Framelit Die to go with the stamp set?  Check the products out here:  https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2019/Q1%20Sale-A-Bration%20Coordination/03.01.19_FLYER_Q1_OOP_US.pdf

Pick your KIT(s) Day!  

If you haven’t tried any of the Stampin’Up! project kits that are available in the Annual and Occasions Catalogs, this is your opportunity.  As an incentive to try the kits, I’m offering FREE shipping and NO Tax on the 5 kits listed below.  Most of the kits are all-inclusive, meaning you get everything you need to create the project, including stamp set, ink, embellishments, cardstock and envelopes.  Adhesive of your choice is required to complete the kit.  The quality of the kits is great and they are easy to assemble.  I know you wouldn’t be disappointed in the final product.  Check out my online store, for the details on each kit.  Give me a call with any questions. 
Lots of Happy Card Kit                  $35.00
Notes of Kindness Card Kit            $35.00
Soft Sayings Card Kit                     $35.00
Made to Bloom Card Kit                $27.00
Incredible Like You Project Kit     $27.00

Paper Pumpkin Fun!!

Now is the perfect time to give Paper Pumpkin a try.  If you purchase a 3-month subscription, $57 (plus s/h/tax) you are able to choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item.  How cool is that!

3 months of projects, which will include at least 3 ink spots, 3 stamp sets (very versatile sets), all the embellishments, cardstock and envelopes, glue dots, dimensionals to complete the projects.  And my Paper Pumpkin night, 4^th Thursday of each month, where we get together and complete the kit and make some alternative projects that I created or copied.  😊

Check it out at:  https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=40248

My Upcoming Stampin’ Events

Friday, February 15                          Second Release of Sale-A-Bration items

Wednesday, February 27              Stampin’ Nite Out

Thursday, February 28                    Paper Pumpkin at the Shack

Friday, March 1                                 Sale-A-Bration Coordination products available

Sunday, March 3                               Pick your KIT(s) Day

Sunday, March 3                               Stampin’ Day Out

Saturday, March 16                         Stampin’ at The “SHE” Shed

Saturday, March 16                         House Open

Wednesday, March 27                   Stampin’ Nite Out

Thursday, March 28                         Paper Pumpkin at the Shack

Sunday, March 31                            Last day of Sale-A-Bration and Sale-A-Bration Coordination 

Check my calendar at www.jeangansen.stampinup.net for a detailed description of these events.  Or give me a call or email.

Ok….you made it to the end!  And this is my 7^th monthly newsletter!  Holy Cow…I’m on a roll.  So if you are reading this, respond with your favorite Sale-A-Bration Coordination Product and I’ll put your name in a drawing for prize. 

Keep Warm and Enjoy the snow!

Jean

January 2019 Stampin'Up/My Scrap Shack Newsletter

And….it’s January! Just like that!  December was a whirlwind month for sure.  I hope you all were able to spend some quality time with family and friends and enjoy the season.  We were pretty low key this year as my husband had some knee repair surgery on December 20^th.  Not the best timing, but we made it work.  Who needs Christmas cookies anyways…right?

I have not had a lot of time to reminisce over the 2018 Holiday Catalog or peruse through the new 2019 Occasions Catalog so I feel like I’m playing catch up with my stamping.  I have several of the new items on order and can’t wait to start creating (or copying) cards and items.  Stampin’Up! has really stepped up their game and each new catalog is top notch.

 

Exciting stamping news for the beginning of 2019!

Stampin’Up!’s biggest sale event, Sale-a-bration (SAB), starts on January 3^rd.  What is Sale-a-bration and does it mean for you?

For Customers:  There are now two levels, so every time you spend either $50 or $100, you can pick out a SAB item for FREE!  Keep your eye on the “non-stamp set” options as sometimes these sell out.  And they did let us know that the Tea Time Framelits Dies that coordinate with the Tea Together stamp set will be carrying over.

For Hostesses:  For Hostesses with party sales over $250, you earn $25 MORE in Stampin’ Rewards during SAB.  Let me know if you want to book your event with me.

For Joining:  This time there are two options to join.

        Option 1.  Get $175 worth of Stampin’ Up! products for just $99.  This is $50 more than usual when you sign up.  And there is NO shipping charged to your Starter Kit.

        Option 2.  Get $175 worth of Stampin’ Up! products + the exclusive Craft & Carry Tote (valued at $50) for just $129, which is still $50 more product than usual and you are saving $20 on the bag compared to what I paid for it as a regular demonstrator.  And NO shipping is charged to your Starter Kit.

Here is the super great tote that is part of the deal.  Lots of space and storage when packing your supplies.  Love it!

Catalog Mailing Issues

So apparently some demonstrators have reported issues of their customers not receiving the 2019 Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs.  I know December is a busy month for the Post Office so I’m not going to throw them under the bus. 😊  If you did not receive a copy of these in the mail, please let me know and I’ll get them out to you. 

Paper Pumpkin going strong!

If you haven’t tried Paper Pumpkin yet, now is the time.  With a 3-month subscription you can also receive Sale-a-bration benefits.  Win, Win!

And join the monthly Paper Pumpkin night at the Shack to open those boxes, work on your kits and make some alternatives.  2019, the year of completing each monthly kit!  It’s a goal for me.  Sign up and enjoy the monthly Paper Pumpkin fun.  Get more information regarding the kits and Paper Pumpkin event dates at:   www.jeangansen.stampinup.net

Upcoming Events at My Scrap Shack

I’m still working on some upcoming events for February and March, but January is pretty set with some fun events.  Hope you can join me at My Scrap Shack or The “SHE” Shed for some stamping. 

Saturday, Jan 5^th         Deb’s home party

Thursday, Jan 10^th       Stampin’ at The “SHE” Shed

Wednesday, Jan 16^th   Occasions/Sale-a-bration Catalog Kick Off

Saturday, Jan 19^th       House Open

Thursday, Jan 24^th       Paper Pumpkin at the Shack

Wednesday, Jan 30^th   Stampin’ Nite Out

Sunday, Feb 3^rd           Stampin’ Day Out

Saturday, Feb 9^th         House Open

Wednesday, Feb 27^th Stampin’ Nite Out

Thursday, Feb 28^th        Paper Pumpkin at the Shack

For more details on each event, check online and now you can RSVP for events online!  www.jeangansen.stampinup.net

As we begin the new year, I hope for each and everyone of you the best days ahead! 

Feel free to contact me regarding any of the events listed or any other stamping concerns. 

Take Care and Happy Stamping!

Jean

It's a Birthday Party Sale

Stampin'Up! is celebrating 30 years of stamping fun this year and they are throwing

a 24-hour stamp set sale to celebrate. 

Who doesn't love a sale, right? 

 

So for one day only, Tuesday, October 23rd you can take advantage of the sale

and get 15% off selected stamp sets. 

 

All the sets are in the current annual catalog. 

 

You can see a listing here at:  Birthday Celebration or

visit my Stampin'Up! website at www.jeangansen.stampinup.net.

(information not available till October 23rd online) 

 

You can order online through my website or contact me directly to place an order. 

But don't delay, this is a one day celebration!

Stampin'Up! Challenge

So....this has been a crazy, busy and fun week.  Lots of stamping (2 classes), the benefit job was fun as always,  a morning spent with Connecting Nicollet County, it's boat winterizing season at the shop and I participated in the Maker Fair Minnesota at the Nicollet County Fairgrounds.  Not bad for one week.

Also I discovered that I have a face for radio! I heard that phrase a long time ago, when we had a local radio station in town and it has always stuck with me.

I'm working a program with Stampin'Up! to grow my stampin' business and each week we are given challenges to think outside the box and stretch our comfort zone.  This week was really a stretch for me.

One of our options was to create a "30 second commercial" (yikes) of the benefits of being a Stampin'Up! demonstrator.  30 seconds...wow...not sure that would be possible on any topic for me.  But the video thing was really out of my league. Maybe someday, but not this week. We have other options to challenge us and for that I'm grateful and definitely more comfortable with.

If you love Stampin'Up! products and enjoy paper crafting, Stampin'Up! has opportunities for you.  Please contact me to learn of the benefits of being a Stampin'Up! demonstrator.

Hoping the upcoming week is less "challenging" in all worlds of my life!

Good Memories

So have you ever seen something and it triggers a special memory for you?  

When I first saw the Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (that's a mouth full) in the Holiday Catalog that is what I experienced.  

I thought of a conversation that my Grandma and I once had. 

Not to bore you with a long story, but her and I used to go on Saturdays bumming 

around in the antique stores and we'd have afternoon coffee.  

One time I saw some ceiling tiles that were similar to the embossing folder and 

thought they were pretty neat.  Gram thought so too.  

Miss those days of ours and always remember all the good times we had.   

Gram was the original owner of My Scrap Shack. Yep, it's special!  

The video shows the features of the embossing folder.  Enjoy!  

                                                   https://youtu.be/8pvPXJ216ng