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Thanks, and Happy Crafting!


~Elisa

I'm Moving...

Well, my website is moving, that is!

I'm transferring from Blogger to TypePad at some point in the coming week.

I'll post my TypePad address here once the site is ready, so you won't miss anything!  I will be directing it to www.mirrorimagecrafts.com (visiting that address exactly might give you an error message for a couple of days) as soon as possible, but in the meantime, here is how you can find me!

• The address for my current Blogger site is: http://mirrorimagecrafts.blogspot.com/
• To order Stampin' Up! products online anytime: http://www.elisaford.stampinup.net/
• You can find me on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/MirrorImageCrafts
• I'm trying Twitter:  http://twitter.com/mirrorimgcrafts
• And, as always, you can contact me with questions by email: elisa@mirrorimagecrafts.com.

I'm hoping this change will be as seamless as possible!  To make sure you never miss anything, sign up for my mailing list, too!

Happy Crafting!

~Elisa

A VERY Special Offer from Stampin' Up!

Those of you who know me, know that I love being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator! I am able to build a business the way I want, in the time I have available. It has fit into my life perfectly because I decide how I want my business to run. What a blessing to be able to do something I love to do – share stamping and scrapbooking with others – while still having time with my family!

Stampin’ Up! is having an amazing, limited-time offer I just had to let you know about!

From today, November 15, 2010 through November 30, 2010, Stampin’ Up! is offering the Starter Kit for HALF PRICE! That is only $87.50 to start your own Stampin’ Up! business, with either the Standard or Digital + Starter Kit.

I’ve never seen a Starter Kit promotion THIS amazing! This is a full-sized kit, not a mini kit! You may also choose to add-on the Stampin’ Memories kit for an additional cost.

In addition to all that you get from Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator, you also get me as an Upline (I want to see you succeed!) and access to monthly meetings held by my Upline, to help you grow your business in the way you want.

If you have been thinking about joining, then I want you to call or email me with your questions, if you have them. Otherwise, here is how you join:

To sign up online, using my Demonstrator Website you need the following:

1. My Recruiter Authorization Password: eford726
2. Your Social Security Number or Social Insurance Number and personal information such as street address, mailing address, phone number, etc.
3. A valid major credit card
4. A copy of the current Stampin’ Up! Idea Book & Catalog or access to the online catalog to help you select items for your starter kit.

Once you have all of the above and you are ready to fill out the online form, you need to complete the form all the way through. If you log out during the process you will have to start over again. You will receive an email from Stampin’ Up! when your application has been accepted. Processing times should be within 24-48 hours.

To sign up in person with me:
You need items 2, 3 & 4 listed above, and I will provide you with forms to fill out and mail to Stampin’ Up!

This offer ENDS on November 30, so please don’t wait! I am happy to answer any questions you have about joining, so contact me!

Craft Sale this Saturday, Oct. 9th!

Once again, several of us Stampin' Up! Demonstrators are gathering to sell some of our retired items!

When

Saturday, October 9, 10 AM - NOON

Where

My Home (Email me for directions)

In the NE Richardson, TX area.

Details

Cash ONLY

Door will open at 10 AM (not before)

AND...

We will have multiple DOOR PRIZES you could WIN!!!

Mailing List Deadline Approaching

My Holiday project series is about to begin, but ONLY mailing list subscribers will receive it!  Make sure to sign up for the mailing list here on my website by September 20th to get the "12 Weeks of Holidays" emails!  Let your crafty friends know, too!

~Elisa

12 Weeks of Holidays!

I've just put finishing touches on September's newsletter. If you aren't on my email list, join soon so you don't miss out. Everyone who signs up before September 20 will receive a weekly project series called "12 Weeks of Holidays!"  It's easy to sign up - just fill in the box on the top left corner of the blog, or on my Facebook page!

The series will feature cards, gifts and other holiday-themed projects for Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas.  I hope you'll join me for the fun!

~Elisa

TEXAS Sales Tax Free Weekend, Aug 20-22.

For My TEXAS Customers!

The state of Texas is having a sales tax holiday for school supplies up to $100.00 per item August 20 – 22. Because school supply items are included in this sales tax holiday, the below list of items will be tax free during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax free. Visit my website at http://www.elisaford.stampinup.net/ to place your order online!

The following Stampin' Up! products are tax-exempt during the Texas sales tax holiday:

Item # Description Price
100425 2-Way Glue Pen $3.50
104332 SNAIL Adhesive $6.95
104331 SNAIL Adhesive Refill $4.50
103305 Dotto $12.95
100902 Dotto Refill $6.50
104045 Anywhere Glue Stick $3.95
104294 Sticky Strip $6.95
104430 Stampin' Dimensionals $3.95
103683 Mini Glue Dots $4.95
103579 Paper Snips $9.95
103179 Craft & Rubber Scissors $19.95
108360 Craft & Paper Scissors $29.95
101879 Watercolor Pencils $19.95
105021 White Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen $3.95
102845 Blender Pens $9.95
Various Stampin’ Write Markers (individual) $3.50
120948 Many Marvelous Markers New Color Kit $35.95
119801 Many Marvelous Markers In Color $14.95
119700 Many Marvelous Markers Subtles $28.95
119701 Many Marvelous Markers Regals $28.95
119702 Many Marvelous Markers Brights $28.95
119703 Many Marvelous Markers Neutrals $22.95
120949 Watercolor Wonder Crayons New Color Kit $39.95
119802 Watercolor Wonder Crayons Subtles $16.95
119803 Watercolor Wonder Crayons Regals $16.95
119804 Watercolor Wonder Crayons Brights $16.95
119805 Watercolor Wonder Crayons Neutrals $16.95
105394 Basic Black Stampin’ Write Journaler $3.50
110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue $3.95
120962 Stampin' Pastels $24.95
120963 Stampin’ Pastels New Color Kit $14.95


DON'T miss out on your opportunity to get these items tax-free!

~Elisa

Get your FREE project download!

I'm going to send all of my newsletter subscribers a free gift on August 16th - a project download, with instructions & "ingredients." But you have to be on my mailing list by August 15th to receive it! Sign up in the box at the top left of my website!

I hope to "see" you there soon!

Happy crafting!

~Elisa

Join My Mailing List - and Receive a Free Project Download!

I have recently changed email newsletter providers and I want to make sure you receive (or continue to receive) information from me.  Within the next week, I will be emailing all of my current customers and mailing list subscribers to make sure you know about the change.  But I know that some of you who follow and/or visit my blog site are not on my customer list.  I don't want you to be left out!

I respect your privacy, and don't want to email anyone who doesn't want to hear from me.  So, if you don't want to subscribe to my newsletter then just do nothing.

If you DO want to subscribe, then fill in the mailing list box in the upper left corner of my blog.  You will then receive an email to CONFIRM that you want to subscribe.  It's just a way to make sure that you aren't being spammed, or signed up for this without your permission.  Once you click the link in your email to confirm, you are officially subscribed to my mailing list.

As a subscriber, you will receive my FREE monthly newsletter, first notice when I post my classes & events, and the occasional special offers I save only for my subscribers.  As an added bonus, if you join prior to August 15th, I will send you a free project download - step-by-step instructions and ingredient list!

Thanks for your support!  I hope to see you on my mailing list soon.  Let me know if you have any questions!

Sincerely,
Elisa

NOTE:  My mailing list is different from my customer list.  Customers will still receive information from me about orders you place or classes you attend.  If you wish to receive mini catalogs in the mail from me, you should be on my customer list.  Send me a request today!

Retiring Card Stock Already Gone!

From the Stampin' Up! Demo Website:

 

The following items are no longer available to order. Our inventory has been depleted, and we are unable to order more. (updated June 3)

• 100038: Mellow Moss Stampin' Write marker
• 100039: Barely Banana Stampin' Write marker
• 100043: Almost Amethyst Stampin' Write marker
• 100427: Lovely Lilac card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• 100763: Brilliant Blue Classic Stampin' Ink refill
• 101483: Gable Green Classic Stampin' Ink refill
• 101563: Sage Shadow card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• 102837: Only Orange card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• 107079: Sage Shadow card stock (12" x 12")
• 107101: Close to Cocoa card stock (12" x 12")

 

 
This is your reminder to go ahead and purchase any retiring colors right away, because once they are gone, they are GONE!  Visit my website to order online (http://www.elisaford.stampinup.net/) or email me with what you want.
 
~Elisa

Join Stampin' Up! - FREE Big Shot Special

I have some GREAT news for anyone who has been considering joining Stampin’ Up! as an Independent Demonstrator!

In addition to the great value you receive when you purchase your customizable starter kit ($199 for over $350 worth of merchandise and business materials) - an added incentive from my upline!

Join Stampin’ Up! through me before May 31 and you will also receive a FREE Big Shot die cutting machine – that’s a $99.95 value for FREE.

If you already have a Big Shot, then you can receive the same value in other merchandise, so you can get whatever else you need for your personal or business needs!

There are two ways to sign up:

1. I’ll meet with you in person to answer questions and help you fill out the forms.
2. You can quickly and easily sign up through my demonstrator website using the password eford726. Go to my site at http://www.elisaford.stampinup.net/ and click on the "Start Your Own Business" tab.

I just love my Big Shot machine, and it’s been a fantastic tool for my Stampin’ Up! business as well as my personal crafting.

I would be happy to talk to you more and answer any questions you might have about this offer or joining Stampin’ Up!

~Elisa

Product Updates!

As I hope you have heard already, Stampin' Up! is doing a Color Renovation this summer when the new Idea Book and Catalog goes into effect (July 1st.) 30 current colors are retiring on June 30th, and will be gone! Everything retiring will be available for purchase, guaranteed, until May 31. On June 1st these retiring items will be available only while supplies last. I just wanted to make sure you all know to stock up on your retiring favorites by the end of May to make sure you don't miss out!

 

 

Out of Stock Items - Due to high demand, we are now out of stock on the following items:

• 117161: Sweet Pea Designer Series paper stack
• 117266: Sweet Pea stitched felt
• 117236: On Board Heart Book

These items are no longer available to order. Our inventory has been depleted, and we are unable to order more.

Save the Date: Multiple SU Demo Garage Sale!

Eight Stampin' Up! Demonstrators are getting together to sell our retired items.

Saturday, April 24, 10 AM - 2 PM

This event will be held in my home, so please contact me for the address.

We expect to have 100 or more retired stamp sets as well as some card stock and designer series papers. There will be a small amount of non-SU merchandise as well.

This event will be CASH ONLY since there are multiple sellers.

Editted to ADD:  The sale will not start before 10 am.  Park only on the side of the street where the houses are located, or you risk being ticketed.

I hope to see you there!

~Elisa

Color Renovation - Retiring Colors

Hi Friends! Here is a "heads up" about which colors are retiring at the end of June. Plan to stock up on your favorites before they are gone for good! June 30 is the last day.

Bold Brights: Brilliant Blue, Gable Green, Glorious Green, Green Galore, Lovely Lilac, Only Orange, Orchid Opulence, Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, Yo Yo Yellow

Earth Elements: Cameo Coral, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Really Rust, Ruby Red, Summer Sun

Rich Regals: Ballet Blue, Bordering Blue, Brocade Blue, Handsome Hunter, Taken with Teal

Soft Subtles: Almost Amethyst, Apricot Appeal, Barely Banana, Blush Blossom, Lavendar Lace, Mellow Moss, Pale Plum, Sage Shadow

Neutrals: Going Gray

In Color '10: Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango

Watch here for more information! Contact me to order or place your order online anytime.

~Elisa

Stampin' Up!'s Color Renovation

As you may have already heard, Stampin' Up! is doing a pretty major renovation of our colors and color families (now called Collections) when the new catalog comes out in July.

Per Stampin' Up! Demonstrator policy, I'm really not at liberty to give many details... yet. I'm aware that some Demonstrators have posted everything on their websites - but I am following policy.

I am more than happy to answer any specific questions you may have for me:

• Is my most favorite color "retiring"?
• Are any of my favorite older colors returing?

The basics:

• 30 colors are retiring, from the current 4 color families as well as one neutral
• 5 brand new colors are coming in!
• 10 former In Colors are coming back!
• Each color collection (there are 4) will have 10 colors each

As I am able, I will provide much more information. Thanks for understanding!

~Elisa

Sale-A-Bration is Almost Over!

Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31st, so don't miss your chance to get FREE limited-time stamps or paper, available ONLY during this special promotion:

• Vintage Labels stamp set
• Happy Moments stamp set
• Good Neighbors stamp set
• Welcome Neighbor 6x6 designer series paper pack (72 sheets!)
• Whimsical Words stamp set
• Scallop Trim Border punch (will be available in our upcoming Idea Book & Catalog)

And NEW this year, you can also choose instead to get a FREE item from the Idea Book & Catalog - selected sets are listed in the back of the SAB mini catalog!

For every $50 you spend on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you choose a FREE item from the SAB mini catalog.

For your convenience, you can order online through my website, or email me your order and I will place it for you! If you plan to email me your order, make sure I get it by the end of the day on March 30 so I have time to get it done!

Happy Stampin'!

~Elisa

Don't miss the Main Street Market!

I'll have a booth this weekend at the Main Street Market! I hope you will come by and shop this event and if you do, please stop by to say "hi" to me!

NEW this year - - - I will have cards for sale at my booth.

I'm also doing a couple special things for you this weekend.

• If you come to my booth and place an order of at least $50 then I will pay your shipping costs. AND since Sale-A-Bration is still going on, you get a free item, too!
• If you stop by my booth and mention that you saw this announcement, then I will have a free gift for you!
• Finally, schedule a workshop date with me for April or May and I will have something special for you as well!

~Elisa

February Stamp-A-Stack

Stamp-A-Stack is this Friday, Feb. 5th! See my previous post for pictures of the cards you will make. I need to know who is coming by the end of the day tomorrow (Feb. 3rd)--- I will be cutting and prepping for you on Thursday!

Have a great day!

~Elisa

Sale-A-Bration... Coming Soon!

Happy New Year!!!

Our yearly Sale-A-Bration event is going on beginning January 5 - March 31. This is absolutely the BEST time of the year to place orders, be a hostess, or join the Stampin' Up! family. Here's why:

• For every $50 in merchandise you purchase, you receive a FREE Sale-A-Bration product of your choice.
• For every $300 in merchandise ordered at your workshop, you receive a FREE Sale-A-Bration product of your choice.
• Join Stampin' Up! during Sale-A-Bration and receive a FREE stamp set of your choice (valued up to $47.95) from the Idea Book & Catalog.

Sale-A-Bration happens only once a year, and the exclusive items offered during this time are only available until the end of March --- and then they retire forever!

Contact me with any questions, or to book your workshop before the calendar fills!

~Elisa

Find me on Facebook!

I've created a "fan" page for Mirror Image Crafts on Facebook. It's just another way for me to stay in touch with you!

Click Here to Visit the Page!

Also, there's a rumor that Santa is bringing me the My Digital Studio software from Stampin' Up! for Christmas. I'll let you know!

Happy Crafting, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

~Elisa