January 2023 Newsletter - Christine Josti, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Happy New Year!!!! I love this quote and am going to try to keep it front of mind this year. I'm excited about 2023. We have some exciting trips planned, as a family and in relation to Stampin' Up!. 2022 was my best Stampin' year (I'm celebrating my Sweet 16th year as a demonstrator this month) and I
can't wait to continue the good by serving you and your paper crafting. I invite and welcome you to join me as we continue the journey of creativity. Cheers! Christine A Tour of My Craft Room For many of us, me included, cleaning & organizing is a common New Year's resolution.
I love having all of our Christmas decorations up, but I equally love taking them all down. The empty spaces (of where all the Christmas things were) are peaceful to me. I really enjoy the minimalist look in January. At the beginning of each new year I give my craft room a big cleaning & purge. I find that if I didn't use something in the last
three months, then it doesn't belong in my immediate space. As an active demonstrator, I only keep current stamp sets and tools in my room. I know that many of you keep ALL of your supplies in the same area, but for me, that would be too overwhelming and distracting. All of my retired and older items get removed to a bin or shelf in another room (to be dealt with later). I am very lucky to have a dedicated room as a craft room (we call it the Art Room). When I started stamping 16 years ago, this room was our living room and all my things were in the corner on a folding table. To make small spaces work, you need to be organized and tidy (it's a good idea to be organized and tidy no matter how big or small the space is). January 9th is "Clean off your desk day" if that helps get you motivated to clean & purge too. I thought you may enjoy a tour of my happy, crafting space. 2023 Paper & Ribbon Share Deadline is TOMORROW I have been so mixed up with holidays and the observed holidays that I announced two different deadlines for the Shares. For that reason, I have extended the deadline to tomorrow. Tomorrow, Wednesday the 4th, is the last day you can reserve your spot
for my Paper and/or Ribbon Share. Shares are a great way to get a sample of everything without having to buy everything. You get one fourth of each paper pack or spool of ribbon (thus, sharing the packs with others). Sometimes, all you need is the share
portion to make the projects you want or see. Sometimes you fall in love with a sample and then you know you want to get more. All Shares will be labeled (shown above is last year's Paper share) with the name of the Paper Pack and coordinating colors, to make it easier
for you when you are creating. All details, sign up and payment information are in this link - www.mailsomethingpretty.com/share. Sale-a-bration Begins TOMORROW For those who are new to me and Stampin' Up!, let me give you an overview of what Sale-a-bration is: Sale-a-bration is an annual and special event where you have three ways of earning exclusive and free products for January & February! Shop - with each increment of $50 spent, you earn a free product from the
exclusive Sale-a-bration Catalog (these products can not be purchased). There are no limits to how many products you can earn. Host - host a party, in-person or online, and earn an exclusive host only Scenic Garden
stamp set. Join - Join Stampin' Up! and earn incredible incentives! This year, there are three options to choose from. - Option 1 - Join for $129: Receive
the exclusive Boho Blue Mini Stampin' Cut & Embossing Machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products.
- Option 2 - Join for $129: Receive
the original white Mini Stampin' Cut & Embossing Machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products.
- Option 3 - Join for $99: Your choice
of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products.
*That’s $50 more product than the standard Starter Kit offer! The 2023 Occasions Catalog Begins TOMORROW Tomorrow sure is a good day for us stampers! Not only does Sale-a-bration start, but so doesn't the new 2023 Occasions Catalog! It's is full of new products that
you are sure to fall in love with and just have to have. You can view the online version tomorrow. If you would like to request your own paper copy, please fill out this Catalog Request Form and I will mail you one. Creative Stamp Club - Sign Up NOW My Creative Stamp Club starts next week. Club is both in-person and to-go (for those who live too far
away). The deadline to sign up is this Thursday, Jan. 5. Club runs for 6 months at a time (unlike a year like some demonstrators do). Each Club member gets a turn at being host,
receiving all the host benefits for their month. Each Club member gets to attend a free Creative Stamp Club class, or gets the materials to create the projects along with my videos. The only requirement for being part of Club is to place a $30 order each month, either with me directly or by using a specially assigned Club host code. If you are interested
in or have questions about my Creative Stamp Club, please reach out to me by Thursday. More details: https://mailsomethingpretty.com/join-the-2023-creative-stamp-club/ Sneak Peek of Some New Products Here's a little sneak peak at two of the new sets I pre-ordered and created with. You'll be able to see these and many more new products beginning tomorrow. Ginkgo Branch Bundle & Fine Shimmer Paper (Shimmer colors in pack: Soft Succulent, Fresh Freesia & Gold). I think this is a beautiful thinking of you and sympathy stamp set (which can be used for other occasions too). Ginkgo Branch Bundle & Regency Park Designer Series Paper. Best Day stamp set & Small Blending Brushes (new size!) This is a GREAT coloring set! Best Day stamp set, Blends Markers & Flowers & More Designer Series Paper 365 Thank You's Every few years I re-read this book, by John Kralik. It's an easy read that reminds me of how important, easy and meaningful a thank you is. In this new year, I encourage you to create a few extra thank you cards each month and mail
them to unsuspecting people. They reasons don't need to be big occasion thank you's. Something like "I was remembering when we used to do xxx together, thank you for the good memory" or "thank you for making my coffee the way I like it" or "I'm so glad we're friends". Facebook Live TOMORROW I'm excited to be back and beginning the new year off with you and a live. I'll be showcasing a new
Sale-a-bration stamp set called Beautifully Happy. This set pairs beautifully with the Stamparatus because of the two-step stamping it's designed for. If you don't have a Stamparatus, Sale-a-bration is a great time to get one because it's $49 price is
only $1 shy from earning a free Sale-a-bration product. You can join in live at 2pm EST on Wednesday, Jan. 4th or watch the replay on FB or my YouTube channel. https://www.facebook.com/mailsomethingpretty/ New Kit Available TOMORROW Stampin' Up! invites you to say thank you to the people who make your day, every day with Saying Thanks
all-inclusive card kit! This month’s kit has everything you need to show appreciation to family and friends who light up your life! Make nine bright, colorful cards in no time to say thank you, recognize friends, and share your gratitude with a bright watercolor wash that won’t go unnoticed! You’ll never miss an opportunity to express gratitude with this colorful kit! Saying Thanks Kit, 162361, $13 |
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