Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Some New Changes A Coming.....

In my effort to be able to offer you more content, I am moving my blog to another platform.  One that will allow more flexibility than what I currently have.  Moving forward,  I will have a NEW name, 
Christine Pyrch-Love To Ink Studio, and a new email address at christinepyrch@yahoo.com

I am very excited by this move and will be looking forward to hearing from you soon.

You can find me at www.christinepyrch.com

Monday, November 26, 2012

The Therapeutic Effects of Scrapbooking.....

I wanted to post this article because I think this could also apply to cardmaking as well.  I don't know about many of you, however, this craft is MY yoga!

Reprinted from Scrapbook.com


Companies Focus On Therapeutic Effects of Scrapbooking
As the economic recession leads to a rise in depression (or at least has many people feeling "down"), some scrapbook companies are choosing to focus their marketing efforts on highlighting the therapeutic effects of scrapbooking.

Big Picture Scrapbooking, the site started by Simple Scrapbooks magazine founding editor Stacy Julian which offers online education to scrapbookers, did a survey of their students about how scrapbooking affected them and promoted the results to media outlets. They shared what students said about the positive effect scrapbooking - and BPS classes - had on them:

Where else are you going to find, tucked into scrapbook design medium, a class on choosing joy and gratitude in your life instead of dwelling on the negative things that surround us every day? Where else will you learn secrets that will change the way you view life from top photographers and artists in simple, do-able steps? Big Picture Scrapbooking has changed my philosophy in life. I am learning from amazing women to savor life a little more and capture that in a form that my friends and family can enjoy and learn from for years to come.

Big Picture is also highlighting quotes from student reviews on the front page of their website that reflect the same marketing philosophy - their classes are not only about how to scrapbook, but are uplifting as well:

Stampin' Up! is also focusing marketing effort on the positive effects of scrapbooking. Stampin' Up!, the stamping and scrapbooking direct sales company had been trying to encourage people who are stressed by the recession to relieve stress by adopting a new hobby. The company says that it believes that the "scenario of friends crafting together and enjoying a fun hobby may just be the ticket to relieving stress and helping people 'get connected' during these tough economic times."

Even those among us who are devoted scrapbookers and have known the help that scrapbooking was getting us through a hard time in the past (the loss of a loved one, for instance) can get pulled away from scrapbooking when we are stressed and other things seem more important. Scrapbooking businesses can do their industry and their customers - and their own individual business - a service by reminding people about the intangible benefits of their hobby.

It's value-added marketing: We're not just selling paper and stickers. We're selling relaxation and comfort, too.

And, to add something special to this post, I wanted to post a scrapbook picture made with the NEW Simply Sent App, available for iphones. 

Friday, November 23, 2012

Black Friday-FREE Shipping! Today Only!

Let the Black Friday Deals begin! 
Place any order today with me and receive FREE shipping on everything you order! Email me or phone your order today for instant FREE shipping!  Online orders will receive your shipping refund via Paypal or personal check within 2 business days!  Place your order in my Online Store!

Need a little bit of inspiration to jump start your purchase?  Here are some great samples to use to help with your purchases.   Fabulous Florets is deeply discounted during Online Extravaganza! 
Don't forget!!! Online Extravaganza is happening and there are lots of great deals to be had!  Check out all that is offered during this Once A Year Online Extravaganza! 
Clearance Rack items are also available!  Contact me at christinepyrch@yahoo.com to get the ball rolling today! 

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers!  Let me take the time to say that I have a lot to be grateful for and like most of you, I will be spending the day with family.  When I signed up over 6 years ago, I never imagined that I would be part of such a fantastic community of rubber stampers.  My path has crossed with many folks and I am grateful for their friendship, thoughtfulness and  camaraderie.  

I like to include thank yous to customers who place orders with me throughout the month and these are November's thank you cards.  Gently Falling has been a seasonal favorite of mine since it came out last Fall. 
The notecard is actually 3 1/2 x 5".  The layer is 3 x 4".  I stamped the maple leaf image in Basic Gray, then cleaned the stamp and inked it up again in River Rock.  I stamped that twice, once on each side of the Basic Gray maple leaf.  Sponging in Basic Gray completes the layer.  Using Cajun Craze, Thank you was stamped at the bottom.

It is always a fun challenge for two layer cards, however, I love clean and simple stamping without all the fuss.   To order your supplies today, visit my Online Store!

With the Holidays coming up, don't forget to take advantage of Stampin' Up's! print prices.  They have been lowered forever!  Need to make digital Holiday cards!  Our prices are as competitive as your big box store or big box online retailer.  Contact me today to get started and to get your 30-day FREE Trial! 

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Where do you find your inspiration/.....?!

Bring on the color!  Lots of color!  This time of year with the rich colors from the trees. Now, you are probably thinking to yourself, hmmmm!  Most of the leaves have fallen off the trees.  However, when they were still on, there was so much inspiration to be had.  Stampin' Up! always has lots of coordinating papers, inks and stamps to jump start your thoughts. 
I like to make my cards in groups of 2-4 so that I can change out the sentiment and the placement of the embellishments.  Take the time this season to relax and unwind with your stamps.  It is truly MY yoga!

Ink-redible! Stampin' Up!

There are 2 ways to get a complete color group of FREE Stampin' pads ($49.95 value)

1.  Host a $450 party!  Gather your friends for a party or gather orders for a book party.

2.  The easiest way to get the FREE gift?  Chose $125 worth of products that YOU want, pay just $99 for them, and get FREE shipping.Joining Stampin' Up! is simple and has NO obligation---really---you can just buy the kit!!!
For just $99 (plus tax) you get $175 in product!
  This is my personal favorite!
 
Visit my website today and enjoy the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!  Hobby demonstrators are always welcome!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Fall And All It's Glory!

I have been on huge fall kick for quite some time now! Traveling down some of our country roads here in Connecticut has been beautiful, especially before the storms hit at the end of October and the beginning of November.

This card was for my clubs in October, to keep with the fall theme. If you notice in this particular card, I used one of the tree images from Thoughts and Prayers. I colored the leaves individually with markers in More Mustard, Cajun Craze,Lucky Limeade and Early Espresso.

I made the narrow paper strip by stamping the Very Vanilla with the other tree image from Thoughts and Prayers with Cajun Craze and paired it with the designer series paper from Orchard Harvest for a complete fall look.


And, don't forget!  It is Online Extravaganza time!  Visit My Online Store today to place your order and receive your goodies straight to your doorstep.  No need to fight for a parking spot, gas up your car or wait in lines to check out.  Do it from the comfort of your home.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Online Extravaganza Is Here!

Not signed up for my subscriber list?! It is not too late to get the deal of the day with me that I sent to my subscriber list. 
Scroll down on the left to subscribe today!

Stampin' Up's  BIGGEST Online Sale is here and you won't want to miss it!!!! 

During these 10 days only, you can get incredible discounts-up to 50 percent-on some of your favorite products!

In addition, there will be three products 20 percent off for 24-hours only on both the first and last days of Online Extravaganza-our very own doorbusters! Woot!

These are today's Door Buster items!

Monday, November 19, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)
Page
Item
Description
Retail Price
24-Hour
Sale Price
181
125586
Simply Scored Diagonal Plate
$11.95
$9.56
186
113439
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine
$99.95
$79.96
186
113474
Big Shot Doctor's Bag
$69.95
$55.96

These will be on the LAST DAY!

Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)
Page
Item
Description
Retail Price
24-Hour
Sale Price
7
118941 Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I)
$66.95
$53.56
7
120279 Clear Block Storage Caddy
$16.95
$13.56
175
109127 Stack & Store Caddy
$34.95
$27.96

For all the GREAT ONLINE Extravaganza Specials happening during the 10 days, you can view them here.
And then visit my ONLINE STORE to place your order today!  Remember, only 10 days!

The Fine Print
  • Discounts range between 20 and 50 percent--awesome!
  • Discounted products are available on all order types (customer, demonstrator, workshop, and online).
  • There's no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion. Sale on!
  • For product bundles, you need to use the bundle item numbers provided. If you use individual item numbers, you won't get the discount--bummer.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

NEW! Prices Slashed Forever on Printing MDS!

Prices have been slashed!  Forever!

Yesterday, I received the Shutterfly catalog in the mail and as I was flipping through it I noticed that Stampin' Up's! My Digital Studio print services are either lower or just as competitive.

Need to make last minute Holiday cards?!  Download the FREE 30-day trial of My Digital Studio and you can take advantage of the Online Extravaganza for 10 days and lower print prices for 30 days all in one package. 

To see all of our print pricing, you can visit the Print Product Pricing page.

Any questions, you can always contact me at christinepyrch@yahoo.com

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Talking Tags! A Great New Product From Stampin' Up!

Can I just say that I saw the video on this new product and was blown away by it?!   

With Talking Tag, you can send a gift that is uniquely you. Talking Tag is a message label you can attach to cards, invitations, gifts . . . anything! Personalize birthday cards, Christmas gifts or even record quick instructions for a project. Now your pictures really can say a thousand words!

How to Buy Talking Tags:
Buy 'em by the sheet! You get 10 tags for just $7.95 (item 129723).

How to record a voice message:
  1. Download the FREE TalkingTagT App on you smartphone from talkingtag.mobi, iTunes® or Google PlayT.
  2. Adhere the message tag to your card or gift.
  3. Open TalkingTagT App and scan the code.
  4. Record your message (recording starts immediately, so make sure you're ready!).
You will have the opportunity to listen, re-record, cancel, or confirm your message after you've completed recording it. Each label allows up to 60 seconds of a greeting, song, or product message.
To play the message, recipients will need to download the app and scan the code.  Messages are saved for two years, so they can listen to it over and over.

Visit my Online Store today and place your order!

Do you have more questions regarding Talking Tags?  Read the FAQ's here!



Thursday, November 15, 2012

Announcing..Sizzix and Stampin' Up! Partnership

News you can use.... and another great gift idea for the holidays.

Due to Stampin' Up's! partnership with Sizzix, we are pleased to be able to offer a test run of the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine in our North American markets. We havea very limited amount to be sold only while supplies last.  

Here is how it works:The Texture Boutique works with Textured Impressions Embossing Folders to transform ordinary cardstock, paper, metallic foil, or vellum into an embossed, textured masterpiece. This machine embosses only; it does not die cut.

'Tis the season of giving, and the Texture Boutique makes a wonderful gift for anyone who wants to create their own elegant embossed art.

To help you with your gift-giving needs, we're offering a special value bundle that saves you $5.90. If you prefer, you can also purchase the Texture Boutique alone.

Looking for stocking stuffers? Pick up some additional embossing folders.  Visit my Online Store today to order your Textured Boutique Embossing Machine.

Texture Boutique Bundle Item
132700 $39.95 (a $45.85 value) 

Includes Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 Pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Stampin' Up! exclusive Texture Boutique Embossing Machine Item
132657 $29.95 
Includes Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim

Remember:  Only while supplies last.  Visit my Online Store today!

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

A Gift Under $20......

Snowflake Season Simply Scrappin' Layout Kit
 Price: $9.95
#126921

Everything you need to create a fabulous holiday scrapbook two-page spread. Instructions included. Copy the layout below taken from the Holiday Catalog or personalize and make it your own.



What is included:  2 sheets single-sided designer printed Crumb Cake paper (12" x 12"); 60" Vanilla 1/2" Satin Ribbon; 5 laser-cut Silver Glimmer Paper snowflakes; 18" Cherry Cobbler / Whisper White Baker's Twine; 2 mini clothespins; 1 sheet printed die-cut paper embellishments (12" x 12"); 2 die-cut pieces of designer printed Gumball Green paper; adhesive not included. Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Gumball Green, Very Vanilla, and Whisper White.

Visit my Online Store today to order your Kit today!

Monday, November 12, 2012

Friday, November 9, 2012

Gift Idea for Under $20

Are you looking for that great gift idea for under $20?!  Look no further!  Stampin' Up! has what we all need, a handy calendar with bright colors and flowers. Calendar sheets slide perfectly in our Desktop Display Calendar Case. 

Everyday Happenings Bundle 129936 Price: $7.95 Purchase the Everyday Happenings Designer Calendar and the Desktop Display Calendar Case together. Priced to save you 10%!  Place your order in my Online Store today!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

A VERY Quick Sympathy Card....

A VERY quick and simple sympathy card that screams elegant and thoughtful!
Available as a single stamp in my Online Store today!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Perfectly Preserved Scrapbook Layout

My October Classes were all about the Perfectly Preserved Stamp Set and Cannery Framelits.  You don't need to know how to can or preserve to love this set.   Notice the mulit-colored corn in the photo.  You can still save 15% off the bundle if you visit my Online Store today! 


Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Project Kits Available!

Great gift idea!

Our Pick-A-Project winner!
Everything you need to send a quick note to your friends! Includes the product listed below:
* Delicate Doilies Stamp Set (wood-mount; only one image)
* Sweet Essentials Stamp (wood-mount; only “friends” image)
* Daffodil Delight Cardstock flower pieces
* Old Olive Cardstock flower pieces
* Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Spot
* Old Olive Stampin’ Spot
* 6 Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes
* Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Additional Supplies Needed (not included in kit):
* Glue Dots

Visit my Online Store to order the complete kit.  *Glue Dots not included.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Ink-redible!


This is one AWESOME special that Stampin' U! is offering now through December 16th
 
There are 2 ways to get a complete color group of FREE Stampin' pads ($49.95 value)

1.  Host a $450 party!  Gather your friends for a party or gather orders for a book party.

2.  The easiest way to get the FREE gift?  Chose $125 worth of products that YOU want, pay just $99 for them, and get FREE shipping.Joining Stampin' Up! is simple and has NO obligation---really---you can just buy the kit!!!
For just $99 (plus tax) you get $175 in product!


Visit my website today and enjoy the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!  Hobby demonstrators are always welcome!

Thursday, November 1, 2012