Check Out My New Website

Please check out my new website greenmoonstampstudio.com -- link below:
Green Moon Stamp Studio

Happy Stampin'

Name Change to Green Moon Stamp Studio

I got married and changed my name in September, so it seems fitting to re-invent my website too with a new look and a new name.  I'm so excited about my name change to Green Moon Stamp Studio.  It fits me since I'm a moon-child hippy chick.  Green is also my favorite color and now also in my name, Greenlee,...how lucky is that???


The new logo which is in progress (possibly viewable as you're reading this, but if not, then very soon) is inspired by my Scottish and Irish roots and my love for the moon and nature.  I will start posting and doing videos more often now that my life is settling into a new groove with my amazing husband.


Oh, and don't forget there's only about a week and a half before Sale-A-Bration is over.  Get free stuff with every $50 or $100 purchase.

Last month, I did a birthday card stamp-a-stack class with these 3 card designs.  Thought you might enjoy seeing them.

Happy Stampin'



Stamparatus - Don't Forget to Reserve Yours November 16th - Limit 1

It’s big news when something breaks the mold and changes everything. The Stamparatus will change the way you stamp, and before long, you’ll wonder how you crafted without it!
Why do YOU need one? You’ll fall in love with stamping all over again when you learn everything you can do with it!

• Make multiples with ease
• Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
• If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and re-stamp—no need to start over
• Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money
• Easily create 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates
• Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement
• See my earlier post for a gif and a video link for the Stamparatus in action.

Product details:

• Compatible with Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber and photopolymer stamp
• Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
• Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
• 2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
• 2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
• 2 magnets to hold the paper in place even through the mat (they are super strong)
• Magnet storage areas on the back keep them stored and apart from each other
• Cool "Hinge Step" technique to space images to build backgrounds and scenes
• Retail Price–$49.00 USD

 How to reserve:

• Create an account in my online store if you haven't already
• Click on the reservation page in my online store - it will show up at 2pm MT
• Enter credit card info etc, you aren't charged until it's available in February

 

Let me know if you have any questions.

Can't wait to get mine (I get one early since I was on the team :)

 

Stamparatus is Finally Here...Almost

At OnStage, Stampin' Up! unveiled the newest gotta have it tool, the Stamparatus!  I'm on the team that helped make this stamp placement tool happen and have been waiting patiently for the unveiling.  Well, it was soooo worth the wait.

YouTube Video - with Carrie Warner







The first window to reserve yours starts November 16th at 2pmMT with delivery in February.  Don't wait...mark your calendar reminder now.

Happy Stampin'



Blendabilities Update - No Longer Available

If you're on my newsletter list then you already know...by the way, if you click in the side bar when viewing my blog on a PC or laptop, you can see the latest Newsletter that I sent by clicking the Newsletter icon.

Anyway, here's the update.  Unfortunately, this line is no longer available.  There were recently discovered defects that our manufacturer was unable to quickly resolve to our high quality standards, so Stampin' Up! had to make the difficult decision to discontinue the line.  I'm hopeful that we will have a similar product some time in the future, but for now we have Aqua-Painters, Blender Pens, and our regular Markers to add great color to your line art stamps.  If you ordered any defective Blendabilities from me, please let me know.  Mine are all fine...I'm also thankful to have purchased all the available colors while they were offered.

Apparently, in the manufacturing process, when the tip was welded to the barrel, it could leave microscopic holes in the marker tip that caused accelerated evaporation of the alcohol in the ink.

Not all markers are defective, but too high of a percentage to continue carrying them with the current process.  So, test your markers.  We have until June 15th to request replacement items.

While it's not the best news, please understand that Stampin' Up! has our back!  They have very high quality standards to adhere to, and they always make it right!

 

Monday is the last day...

Monday, June 30th is the last day for the $50 starter kit, and I'm always looking for more ladies to join my team.  There are 26 of us currently and I'm so excited that 2 ladies on my team are coming to convention free with us next month.  They've never been to convention, and I know they are going to love it!  I've been enjoying being a part of the fun for 7 1/2 years and looking forward to earning my 2nd incentive trip which is a trip to Hawaii!

2 great Starter Kit Options:
Traditional Starter Kit priced at $99 ($125 in product choices)
Reduced priced Starter Kit at $50 ($55 in product choices...ends on Monday June 30th)

Starter Kits are totally custom... choose from current products or pre-order products.

Now is a Great Time to Join …

• As a demonstrator, you get a 20% discount on all products including pre-orders of new products like Blendabilities and Project Life.
• Pre-order from the new holiday catalog (starts August 1st)!
• Get 30% off your first order of $150 or more within 45 days.
• Your starter kit includes a FREE paper-pumpkin kit.
• Your starter kit also includes FREE business supplies including an 8 count box of the new catalogs to share with friends.
• New Demonstrators as of June 30th receive FREE convention registration!  Convention is July 17th-19th ($295 value - flight and hotel not included).
• Get two FREE months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) when you sign up for DBWS within your first 21 days.  This is your SU! website and online store ($12.95/month).
• Minimum to stay active is just $300 in product orders per quarter.  Easy to do with just one get together with friends every 3 months or your own orders with maybe a friend or 2 that orders from you and a few Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.

Join online through my website!

 Happy Stampin'

2014 / 2015 Stampin' Up! Catalog Premiere

Demos flocked to theaters on Monday to get a glimpse inside the new catalog...me included!  Stampin' Up! had arranged a live simulcast from Long Beach, CA to local theaters around the country.  My sister and I decided to dress up for the occasion since it was billed as a red carpet event and we knew they were dressing up in Long Beach.

Shelli Gardner started the show and unveiled the cover art and teased us with a little of what was inside.  We didn't get our copy until we were leaving the theater.  Can you image the mayhem if we got them inside?...we'd still be there talking and looking.  Here's the cover.

We enjoyed stamping presentations, announcements, fun, and techniques including the new Blendabilities Markers in action.  These markers are alcohol ink markers, and demos can order them on May 1st.  There is a slight delay for customers...it will be a little after the June 2nd catalog date so that SU! has adequate supply from the manufacturer.

Brian Pilling brought gifts to every presenter after Bonnie told him he should.  Here he is bringing Diet Coke and a love note to Shannon West.

I can't wait to play with these markers!  Check out the depth of color on that flower!

They also had prize patrol (free new products to lucky demos with the right wrist band color), and we all received an awesome new stamp set along with our catalogs.  We also received the Spanish catalog.

I can only show you the cover online, but I can show you the whole catalog in person!  Come to one of my Stamp Nights in May (Friday the 16th, Tuesday the 20th, or Friday the 23rd) or my Open House to get your copy.  My Open House is on Sunday, June 1st between noon and 5pm.

It's a secret until then...

Happy Stampin'

Stampin' Up!'s Retired Lists are here with FREE SHIPPING too!

Check the retired list (link) to make sure you got everything on your wish list before it's gone!  This year, all stamps and accessories are only while supplies last.

Oh, and just to help you get everything on your list...FREE SHIPPING starting today through Friday!

Email me if you'd like a pdf or excel version of the list.

Happy Shoppin'

Project Life Announcement...

Stampin' Up! announced yesterday that we've partnered with the amazing Becky Higgins to bring you Project Life products in exclusive Stampin' Up! colors and designs.  And you know what that means...coordination, coordination, coordination!!!

From the announcement:
If you've somehow missed the Project Life craze and are wondering what it's all about, it's a super simple, totally affordable way to get your photos into albums: you just slip your photos into Photo Pocket Pages and add designed cards.  It's a back-to-basics approach to documenting your life.  In a nutshell, it's all about spending more time making memories and less time scrapbooking them...you'll be able to order a limited selection of Project Life products starting May 1st.  And with the launch of our new annual catalog on June 2nd, you'll be able to buy from our complete line of Project Life products!

Here's the announcement video:

 Happy Scrappin'

Texture Boutique Embossing Machine - It's Back!

A while back, we had a pink version of this machine in limited quantities.  Well, it's back in black! 

It's only $29.95 and extremely portable due to it's size.  Click HERE to get yours and see a short video.

It's embossing made easy. Texture Boutique is the perfect, portable tool to create embossed cards, tags, embellishments, and more. Use it with Stampin' Up!'s exclusive Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.  It is currently in limited supply and will be in the upcoming annual catalog.

In Fact, since it's Sale-a-Bration, the machine + the 3 new folders below would be just over a $50 order which qualifies you for a free Sale-a-Bration item (until March 31, 2014):

New Embossing Folders in the Occasions Catalog:

• Ampersand Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (item 132970) 
• Arrows Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (item 132187) 
• Scallops Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (item 132971) 

The perfect Sale-a-Bration choice...the new folder in the SAB brochure so you have 4 new folders:

• FREE:  Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (item 133520)

Happy Stampin'

Sweet Paper Pumpkin Kit Deal - Free Markers & Extra Kit

At Leadership, we got a sneak peek at the next 3 months (January, February, & March) of Paper Pumpkin kits...WOW!  They have really increased the value of what we get in the kits!  They said that going forward we will be seeing this kind of value every month.  They were a good value before, but I am very excited about the upcoming kits.

I can't reveal photos of the upcoming kits, but I can show you the last 2 month's kits.  I took some photos of them laid out at Leadership.  Every kit has some type of ink and stamps or left over embellishments that you can keep after the project is done to use on other projects.

Anyway...now is the time to try it out and take advantage of the promotion.  Click the link below to get your welcome kit and start getting these monthly creative kits coming right to your door.

https://mypaperpumpkin.com?demoid=2016726

Dates: January 11-February 10, 2014

Promotion - FREE MARKERS:
New Paper Pumpkin subscribers who sign up at between January 11 and February 10, 2014, will receive a FREE set of 2012-2014 In Color Stampin' Write Markers -a $14.95 value with their Welcome Kit.  Kits are only $19.95 which includes shipping but not tax.

Sweetening the deal:  I have extra kits from past months ... so for the first 2 people that subscribe before January 21st, I will mail you an extra kit free!  Sign up today, because after the 21st, I'm packing them up to bring with me to sell at the Stamp Scrap Art Tour in Plano.

P.S.  Click on my newsletter icon in the margin for news about the Stamp Scrap Art Tour if you live in North Texas.  I will do a post about this show soon.

Happy Stampin'

24 Hour Special + a Whole Lot of Love

Stampin' Up! announced a special for the last day of the holiday sale (December 2nd).  Check it out if you haven't, especially if any of these items are on your wish list.  Click my online shopping gift bag at the top of my blog to see everything on sale.

These products are 30 percent off for 24 hours on Monday, December 2:

 Description                                                               Retail Price   Sale Price

 Envelope Liners Framelits Dies (item 132172)     $26.95      $18.87

 Expressions Thinlits Dies (item 132171)                $24.95      $17.47

 Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent (item 132159)  $14.95      $10.47

 Snowflake Season Simply Sent  (item 132176)      $14.95      $10.47

 Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item 129324)         $4.95         $3.47

 Extra-Large Gift Box (item 132147)                            $3.95         $2.77

Be ready for Valentine's Day...it will creep up on you.  The Whole Lot of Love promotion starts today (December 1st).  Add some of these great items to your holiday sale items to maximize your shipping and earn online shopping rewards from me and Stampin' Up! and/or just me if your order is under $150. 

Here are two of the items...there are several stamp sets, Sweet Sayings Cards & Envelopes, boy & girl Monster Hugs Valentines, and Sweetheart Treat Bags.

I also have gift certificates if you need the perfect gift for a friend that's a fellow crafter.  Or tell your friends or hubby to get one for you!  Just email me at Barbara.Raffman@gmail.com.  I'll send you an invoice through PayPal, and then mail the certificate to you (U.S. only).

Happy Stampin'

Stampin' Up!'s Annual Holiday Sale Starts Today!

13 Day Sale (NOV 20 - DEC 2) - Savings up to 50%!!!

30% off door busters Today Only:

• Stampin' Trimmer
• Simply Scored Diagonal Plate
• Many Marvelous Markers (the whole core colors set with case!)

Use my Mystery Hostess code by NOV 26th too and be in a drawing for free hostess benefits:
 CUMKR67F


Check out everything on sale by clicking my "Shop Online" gift bag to the right.


Happy Shoppin'

Join My Circle of Stampin' Up! Friends

Wow!  I love this offer...perfect for re-joining or for stamping friends that already have everything.  This is your chance to buy everything at a 20%-40% discount, join my circle of friends, and/or start your own circle of stamping friends by having classes or stamping get togethers.  I love all the friends I have made by being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, and you can never have too many friends!

This offer is tied to Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary.  You know, 25th anniversary = $25!

Dates: October 7-21, 2013

• This offer is only good for two weeks, so take advantage of it right away!
• During this offer, only the special $25 starter kit will be available; the regular $99  starter kit will not be available. The $25 Starter Kit includes
  • $26.95 worth of Stampin' Up! product (it must be more than $25, but not more than $26.95 before tax)
  • Business pack which includes
    • A box of annual catalogs
    • A package of the current seasonal catalog
    • Getting Started DVD
    • Starter Kit Business Brick
    • Customer postcards

I always give a gift for joining my team too.  I haven't decided what it will be this season, but a big promotion deserves a big gift, right!  (P.S. I am in the US, so I can only have US demonstrators on my team.)

Let me know if you want any more information or want to talk about anything.  There's a video and more information about being a demonstrator on my website.  Just click the "join my team" button in the sidebar.  Then, set your calendar reminder to come back and sign up on Monday when the promotion starts!

Happy Stampin'

My Paper Pumpkin - Party Pennants & Last Week of Free Kit

I made my Party Pennants Pumpkin Kit with my friend, Linda, at work during lunch.  I added sponging to the edges of everything and a few rhinestones, but other than that, it's just how it was designed.

I hung the little banner flags back to back so you can see a message from either side.  They're meant to be put in a cake, cupcakes, or bottles weighted with sand or something.

I can't wait for my August Paper Pumpkin to arrive.  It's called Pedal Praise, but that's the only hint I have.  You have to wait until you get the shiny red box in the mail...it's a surprise each month!

There's a promotion this month for $10 for the first 2 months plus a free kit from me.  Read about it in my July 29th post: click here.

Happy Stampin'

New Color Markers - Yay! Individual Markers Available!

From June 26, 2013 to October 31, 2013 we can order any of the 10 new color markers individually.  I just need Soft Sky and Crushed Curry.  So happy! 

Announcement from Stampin' Up!:

In the 2013-2014 annual catalog, we offer the Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit (item 130034, page 163) to help you update your Many Marvelous Marker pack. Now, we've sweetened the deal. For a limited time, from June 26 until October 31, you can buy any of the new colors in the pack or on their own! Go ahead, fill in the missing pieces in your collection or buy the whole lot.

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
130034	$28.95	Stampin' Write Marker New Color KitBermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder
131899	$3.50	Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker
131265	$3.50	Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker
131902	$3.50	Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker
131901	$3.50	Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker
131905	$3.50	Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker
131266	$3.50	Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker
131904	$3.50	Pool Party Stampin' Write Marker
131898	$3.50	Smoky Slate Stampin' Write Marker
131900	$3.50	Soft Sky Stampin' Write Marker
131903	$3.50	Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Write Marker

Order from my website by clicking on the gift bag to the right or the Shop Now button.  After you're there, click on "Coloring & Glitz", then "Markers", and you might want to add some other new stuff while you're at it so you can maximize your shipping.

Happy Inkin'

Open House - Retired Goodies, Make'n'Takes, Fabulous Door Prizes!!!

I'm having the biggest Open House ever on Sunday, June 23rd!  Here's some photos of getting ready for my Retired Buffet:

I have many more punches, wheels, stamp sets, embellishments, Big Shot dies & embossing folders.  Above is just a small sample.

I also have the new catalogs, 2 make'n'take cards, brownies, & tea.  Not to mention some fabulous door prizes.  You can increase your odds of winning by doing the following:

Hope to see you there!
Happy Stampin'