Friday, December 1, 2017

December Newsletter





Hello my crafty friends!  I had a wonderful time at OnStage in Salt Lake City last month!   I made some new friends, swapped about about 85 card fronts (and have lots of new ideas!), got to see the upcoming Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration offerings, had the chance to order some new products and even made some projects with some of the new products!  I was even able to chat with 3 of my stamping heros!  If you would ever like to experience this fun, exciting event all you need to do is join my team to be eligible!  
 
Ever in a dither over what to get that special crafty friend for Christmas, birthday or just because?  Remember that I do offer custom gift certificates that you can purchase to give!  
 
The Year-End Sales Event Is Here
We're wishing 2017 a fond farewell by throwing a Year-End Sales Event in its honor!  The Year-End Sales Event will run from December 1, 2017, to January 2, 2018, and supplies are limited.  Be sure to check out this promotion, so you can snag your favorite items before they’re gone!  (You can view all the products from my online store, just click on the 'Specials' tab.)

DECEMBER CLASS SCHEDULE:
Thursday, Dec. 14th - Show Low High School (in the Library) at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 16th - R&R Pizza Express in Lakeside at 9:45 a.m. (plan to have lunch and visit after class)
This month our 4 projects will focus on several different techniques.  Class fee is $10 per person.  Please bring your adhesives and any tools you like to use.  Also, please R.S.V.P. so that I have enough materials prepared for everyone.

BUYING CLUB NEWS
This is our final month in our current club.  Thank you so much to everyone that has participated!  The hostess this month is Joyce N.!  This month's hostess code for online orders is:  PTJ2NTA6.  
If you are interested in being part of the new club that begins in January, there are still some spots available!  Let me know before mid January so that we can include you in the line up.  The requirement to being part of the 6 month buying club is to place a minimum monthly order of $25 and one of those months you will receive the hostess rewards!

STAMPARATUS NEWS!  (Direct from the demonstrator update 12/1/17)
The results are in! The first Stamparatus reservation window reached its maximum number of reservations in just 15 minutes, which provided us with some very important information: You LOVE this new stamping tool! We couldn’t be more thrilled; in fact, your response was so amazing that we’ve decided to make some important adjustments to the reservation process.
As was previously announced, the second reservation window will remain open from December 5–30; however, during this reservation period we will take as many orders as we receive (yay!) and not close the window until December 30. So whether the total number of reservations is 100 or 100,000, the window will stay open!
Please note the following changes:

Please note what has not changed:
  • Beginning March 19, we will ship Stamparatuses in the order the reservations were received (first in, first out) and continue through the next few months and beyond as product arrives in our warehouse. Because shipment dates are based on manufacturing lead times, not all of the reservations made during the December 5–30 window will ship on March 19 (as was previously announced).
  • In order to accommodate demand, limits have changed as follows: one reservation per customer and one per demonstrator.
  • Because we are not limiting the maximum number of reservations for the second window, we will not offer a third window. This is the last chance for you and your customers to reserve a Stamparatus before it becomes available in the 2018-2019 annual catalog.
    • If you reserved more than one stamping tool during the first reservation period, that number will not change; you will still receive the same number you reserved.
    • If you reserved one or more stamping tool(s) during the first reservation period, you may still order during the second window.
    • The reservation window will open at 2:00 PM (MT) on December 5. 
  • We can’t wait for you to get your hands on your very own Stamparatus and look forward to seeing the projects you’ll make with this incredible stamping tool. Look for additional details on the Stamparatus product page as the second reservation window approaches.

As we close out this year, I would like to thank you all for your patronage, attendance at my events and for choosing me to be your demonstrator.  It is my pleasure to know each and every one of you.
Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and the best for a healthy & happy New Year! 
Happy crafting,
~Cathie

P.S. Let me know if you have any questions about anything mentioned in this newsletter.