Fall Into Fabulous Hostess Promotion

Fall is most fabulous when we connect with our friends, families and loved ones, yet we know that life is busy and sometimes it’s hard to squeeze in the “quality” time. With this in mind we’ve designed some fabulous new stamp sets that you can use to enrich your Fall festivities.

When you host a TAC™ FUNshop™ from October 1 – December 31, 2009, you can take advantage of our Fall into Fabulous promotion! As a hostess with a qualifying FUNshop™ you will earn DOUBLE the Level Rewards as well as doubling the number of half-price items you are eligible to purchase. Stamp selections and half-price product purchases may be made from any current TAC™ publication.

In addition to these wonderful rewards, those with qualifying orders within these three sets of dates below can enjoy these BONUS FEATURES.

December 1 - December 31
Reward Level	Code	Additional Rewards for Hostess
$100.00 - $249.99	Fall7	Reece SWIC™
$250.00 - $499.99	Fall8	Reece SWIC™, Reece™ Ribbon, & Antique Copper Hardware
$500.00 and over	Fall9	Reece SWIC™, Reece™ Ribbon, & Antique Copper Hardware & Build-a-Snowman Stamp Set

Additionally from October 1 - December 31... Hostesses and Customers may order ONE of the following items for every $100 in retail purchases (Sales are commissionable.)
Code	Additional Rewards
Fall10	Copic Ciao Markers Set A 36 ct. • $120.00
Fall12	Copic Ciao Markers Set B 36 ct. • $120.00
Fall14	Copic Ciao Markers Set C 36 ct. • $120.00
Fall16	Copic Ciao Markers Set D 36 ct. • $120.00

For our Customers - October 1 - December 31
Customers may purchase any of the following sets for $15.95 each, with EACH $30 purchase. (Retail value of each set is $21.95)
• T-3216 Bone Appetit
• T-3217 More Bone Appetit
• T-3220 Gratitude Journal
• T-3219 Build-a-Snowman



For our NEW Angels - October 1 - December 31
New Angels will receive any two (2) of the sets listed above FREE with a Paperwork Only Starter Kit!
New Angels who purchase the standard Starter Kit will receive ALL four of the above sets FREE!


Visit TAC's website for pictures of all the stamp sets.

The Stamp Stimulus

From now through December 30, previously only available to hostesses, are available to all. With every $30 in purchases, you can order one each of the following sets:

Code	Stamp Set	Retail Value	Special Price
T-3212	Reindeer Food	$8.95	$6.75
T-3210	Love & Friendship	$12.95	$9.75
T-3211	Sweet Friend	$12.95	$9.75
T-3120	God Bless America	$17.95	$13.50
T-3189	Christmas Doodles	$21.95	$16.50
T-3180	Tea Talk	$21.95	$16.50 $16.50

Please note: $30 is before tax and shipping. No other discounts may apply. Orders must be received by TAC office before 5 PM December 30, 2009. Please expect some shipping delays for this promotion.

2009/2010 Catalogue is here!

The new TAC™ Catalogue is here! Check it out online or order one with your next online purchase. It's only $4.95.

Garage Sale Stamps

These are cut stamps, and used--from previous catalog years. You will probably want to assume you will need to a) clean the stamps and possibly b) buy new Creative Cling foam for them also, since some may be undercut (hence the bargain bin prices). I'm getting rid of these because I'm out of storage space and I can't demo these stamps at my workshops anymore--since we don't sell them anymore.

I have a website of photos of the actual stamps. CD case is included in all purchases, and this is my first batch of uploads (I have lots of the eclectic style from several years ago, and I'll be taking more photos within the next week). Here's the pricing:

Single CD case stamps-- one set $3
two to four sets $2 per set
five or more sets, $1 each set

Two-CD case stamps-- one set $4,
two to three sets, $3 per set
four or more sets, $2 per set

The website:

http://gallery.me.com/alington#100366

I will ship via USPS priority mail, so I can use flat-rate shipping and track your packages (and ship online). I'd like to accept Paypal only (credit cards or funded/bank transactions are fine), though if you'd prefer to pay by check (and I've accepted a check or money order from you before, that's OK, too.

First come, first serve basis--I will go by when I receive the email. Payment expected same day, so please don't email me if you won't be able to pay that day. Please include your zip code with your order, so I can include shipping charges, and please include your Paypal address. Thanks so much!

Email your order to me at alington@mac.com. Thanks for shopping!

February promotions

Be sure to check out our February promotions with the following three specials for the month.

1. Our stamp of the month is called Random Patterns (set of 5) and can be purchased for just $9.75 with any $30 purchase. Be sure to check out The Angel Company's main site for ideas on how to use this versatile set.
2. Our Vintage SOTM is called SWAK (set of 11) and can also be purchased with the same $30 purchase for just $16.50 (retail $21.95). This classic TAC™ design is from an older catalog and features an assortment of barnyard friends for celebrations.
3. Finally, our limited edition set, Best Wedding Wishes is a tiny fun wedding set perfect for upcoming celebrations.  This set of 6 can be used for greeting cards and well-wishes, and can be yours for just $5.25 (retail $6.95), and this offer is valid through March 13, 2009.

Win a Catelynne package!

A new giveaway is available to TAC™ customers at the home page now through February 28, 2009.  Enter your name to win.

You could win a total retail value of $70.30 worth of products, which includes:

• Catelynne™ Fly With It Collection
• Pewter Hardward
• Be of Good stamp set
• Want to Fly stamp set
• Audrey embellishment jar

Don't wait--visit TAC™ home page today and enter your name to win.

Limited Time Promotion - 50% off!

Spec-TAC-ular saving from The Angel Company™, never before seen: 

From January 6-26, choose any T-coded merchandise from the Fall/Winter catalog for 50% off the regular retail price.  You can choose a single item, or even 20 items--every item is half off!

You can start 2009 with a fresh supply of stamp sets that have been on your wish list!

Online prices already reflect the 50% savings.  No other special discounts or promotions apply with this special offer.  Stamp set packaging type and quantity may vary from typical packaging.

Orders must be received by midnight January 26, 2009 for online orders.

Promotional discount does not apply toward stamp of the month or vintage stamps.

Wonderful Winter Wishes

From now through February 2, our Wonderful Winter Wishes Promotion is still in effect! Check it out:

Customer benefits:

With any $30 purchase, receive any of the new stamp sets at a reduced price.

Hostess benefits:

When you host a show, in addition to our terrific hostess benefits, you may select a free stamp set for free, according to your show sales!

New Angels:

Sign up to be a new demonstrator, and you can earn $50 in additional free stamps of your choice, in addition to the stamps that are included in your kit.

Give Thanks, Get Vintage, starting November 1

From November 1-30, choose one of these two adorable vintage sets from Mabelle R.O.™. Harvest Bear is just $5.95 and Turkey is just $5.25, and both are perfect for your autumn stamping projects. (No special discounts can be applied to these prices.)

October Stamp of the Month

Hello Fall (set of 6) is the Stamp of the Month for October.  Perfect for all your fall stamping needs, this set can be yours for just $5.95 (retail $7.95) with any $30 purchase, before shipping and tax.  

This offer is only available through October 31, 2008.

A new drawing from TAC™

I'm pleased to announce another new drawing offered this month by TAC™ home office.  Enter in your name and info by October 31, 2008 at their website to be eligible (check out the main site for details).  You could win $53.80 in products:

• Miss Moxie™ Soar With It Collection
• Rockin' Roxie™ Soar With It Collection
• Miss Moxie™ Coordinating Cardstock
• Miss Moxie™ Hardware
• Miss Moxie™ Ribbon
• Glitter Goblins stamp set

Win Angelee package!

Fill out this drawing entry by September 30 to be entered into a drawing to win a fabulous Angelee™ Natalee™ scrapbooking kit by The Angel Company! The package includes $56.30 in retail products:

• Angelee™ paper collection
• Natalee™ accordian album kit
• Antique copper hardware
• Pewter hardware
• Angelee™ coordinating cardstock
• Angelee™ ribbon
• Just a Note stamp set
  

Only one entry per household. Unfortunately, demonstrators and employees (and members of their household) of TAC are not allowed to enter. Plus you must be a legal resident of the US, Puerto Rico, Guam, APO, FPO or District of Columbia.

Double Dipping Promotion...

Beginning September 15 through November 3, 2008, we're offering double hostess and gift-with-purchase benefits when you attend or host a FunShop with The Angel Company™ with our Double Dipping promotion! For a limited time:

• Guests collect two gift with purchase stamps for free with every $30 in purchases at a Funshop.
• Hostesses collect double the benefits: two half-price items for every $100 in sales, and two hostess sets for every level (starting at just $100 in workshop sales!)
• New Angels who sign up during this promotion can choose an extra $50 in T-coded stamp sets!

There's never been a better time to book a workshop or sign up to become a demonstrator! Contact me at alington@mac.com for more information.

Fall Supplement available to order!

I'm thrilled to announce the arrival of TAC™'s Fall Supplement! A great new lineup of fall and winter stamps for your holiday needs is available to order online now.

Fall In Love With Sydney™ Promotion

Coming on September 5 through September 30 only...

This limited time promotion is a great deal for beginning and advanced scrapbookers and stampers alike. For just $34.95, you'll receive $43.75 in products, including:

• Syndey™ Circle album kit
• Circle tin
• Penelope Soar With It™ paper collection
• Coordinating ribbon collection
• Exclusive limited edition stamp set, True Love

The stamp set is only available with this promotion, and will not be seen again. It's a great way to get to know our easy-to-use scrapbook kits and create a one-of-a-kind gift for someone special and get a head start on a Christmas gift.

September Stamp of the Month

Perfect for scrapbookers, The Angel Company's Stamp of the Month for September is called I Remember When, and is a set of 9 stamps, including journaling plates perfect for gifts, cards and panels on scrapbook layouts.
This set retails for for $19.95, and it's yours for just $13.95 with any purchase of $30 (before shipping and sales tax). It's only available during the month of September, so get yours before it's too late!

August Stamp of the Month

The stamp of the month for August is Essence of Life, a versatile set of 22 word stamps, perfect for scrapbookers and card crafters alike. This set can be yours for just $10.95 (retail $15.95) with any $30 purchase (before shipping and tax).  Order yours before the end of the month, since this offer expires August 31, 2008.

Enter to win a free Woodrowe gift set!

Visit this link and enter in your name and address by August 28, 2008, and you could be the winner of this great promotional package, worth $49.30.
The material is provided by The Angel Company™. You'll be notified by email and phone if you win!

Alison's Collage

Supplies

• It’s Always Springtime (2x2 acrylic handle)
• Script Background (4x4 acrylic handle)
• White Glossy Cardstock (you must use glossy cardstock for the full effect)
• Green Cardstock
• Earthtone Brilliance Dew Drop Set
• VersaMagic Four Corners Dew Drop Set
• Willoughby Ribbon
• Antique Spiral Clips
• Adhesive and tape
• Paper trimmer
• Scratch pad

Instructions

1. Begin with the lightest shade of ink from the VersaMagic set, Wheat. Ink up one of the square stamps from the It’s Always Springtime stamp set, and stamp a checkerboard pattern on a white 4”x5.25” glossy panel. Be careful to not to rock the stamp, and be extra careful to use an up and down motion when using glossy paper, since it smears easily. (This project works best on glossy paper, since the chalk ink dries to a nice, matte finish.) Start with a single stamp on the cardstock, and then attach iterations, re-inking each time you stamp the image. Be sure you stamp off the edge of the card as shown in my example.
2. Next, change to another block, and use the next darker color, Niagara Mist. Start in another place and do another checkboard pattern, ignoring the first pattern. You will overlap the first pattern some, but do not cover all your white space.
3. Ink up a final square with Sage ink, and make another checkerboard pattern, beginning in another spot on your card. Your card should be getting fairly densely covered at this point, but you should still have some white showing.
4. Now, switch to Brilliance ink in Pearlescent Olive and the Script Background stamp. Ink up the stamp well, and start stamping in the upper left corner on about a 45 degree angle, as I show in the picture.
5. Continue covering the entire card with the script stamp in columns, re-inking each time. When you finish the first column, you’ll want to continue on to the side columns as well, until the entire card is covered with the script, as shown.
6. Next, ink the outer edges of the card using Coffee Bean Brilliance ink. You can either lightly drag the edges of the card across the ink pad’s surface, or brush the ink lightly across the edge of the card.
7. Set the glossy panel aside to dry.
8. Meanwhile, stamp the sentiment (“Brighter Place” fits nicely) on the small strip (0.5" x 4") of glossy white paper in Sahara Sand ink. It should line up perfectly.
9. Ink the edges of this strip with Coffee Bean ink and let dry.
10. Line up your ribbon about 1/3 of the way across the front of your stamped white card front, or as desired.
11. Turn the card over to the back, holding the ribbon ends. Using tape, tape the ends of the ribbon to the back of the card.
12. Apply adhesive to the back of stamped glossy panel, and attach it to the folded green card base (cut to 8.5" x 5.5"). It is cut slightly smaller than the card base, so it should leave a perfect narrow border.
13. Next, attach the sentiment as desired--I put mine towards the bottom right of the card with the sheer ribbon slightly overlapping the sentiment.
14. Finally, attach a spiral clip as desired for the final touch.

Paper Piecing #2

Supplies

• The Arts rubber stamp set(1x1, 2x4 acrylic handles)
• Catelyn Fly With It™ cardstock kit
• Wine cardstock
• White cardstock
• Brown ink
• Black ink
• Mini File Tab punch
• Black marker
• Gray marker
• Scissors
• Dry adhesive
  
• Paper trimmer
• Scratch pad

Instructions

1. Ink the edges of the 5.25" x 4" large floral print panel with brown ink and let dry.
2. Ink the edges of the 1" x 5.5" striped strip of cardstock and let dry.
3. Stamp the geisha image several times in black ink: first on a 1.75" x 3.25" white cardstock panel, then several partial scraps (she doesn’t need to fit on all the scraps, since you’ll be cutting out pieces of her outfit in a moment). Let these pieces dry.
4. Adhere the large floral print background to the wine card base (8.5" x 5.5").
5. Adhere the striped strip to the floral print base as shown.
6. Begin cutting out pieces of the geisha’s kimono, cutting on the stamped line. Don’t worry about getting it exact--the pieces will fit together perfectly if you cut on that line.
7. Adhere each piece to the white stamped image, being careful to line up the images as you go.
8. Keep cutting out pieces and adding them in layers to the white stamped image as shown. I left the geisha’s hands bare.
9. If you have white edges showing through from scissor cuts, fill them in with black marker. I also colored the geisha’s hair in with black marker.
10. Next, using the broad, brush side of the gray marker, go around the entire image. This gives the image a softer look, and blends the pieces together.
11. Ink the edges of this panel in brown ink, and adhere it to main card as shown.
12. Stamp the “beauty” sentiment in black to the punched tab, ink the edges in brown, and adhere to the card as shown.