New Cattie is HERE!!!

Yes, that's right....my new cattie is here! But, as of today, I only have one copy. It is my complimentary demonstrator's copy. I have been oogling over it all day. I even packed it with me to a meeting(non-Stampin' Up!) this evening! There are so many great stamp sets. But some of my favorite items are in the accessories section. The Pretties Kit looks amazing, new textured paper!, etc....I have to save some of the surprizes for my open-house.


The interesting fact about the cattie is that yes, there were some price increases that SU! informed demonstator's about as there has been an increase related to manufacturing costs surrounding rubber, wood, etc. ...BUT, there were also some prices which stayed the same and some prices which decreased within the accessories! This is by far my favorite cattie yet! It is very well layed out. You will have to let me know what you think when you get your first peek at it!



The following is a post that I found from a demonstrator in Ontario, Caroline. It IS hilarious! Just think of me as you read through...many aspects of this memo described me today receiving my complimentary copy...Well, maybe not to the extreme of this memo, but pretty close! it was like Christmas and I even had to call my mom in Nova Scotia to let her know!


Stacey

UPS Memo - hilarious!


UPS Memo

To: Drivers and Security

Date: June 20th , 2007

Subject: Crazy Stampin'Up! Ladies



This time of the year has come around once again. Stampin'Up! is releasing the New Idea Book and Catalog.

Please be extremely cautious of Stampin' Up! demonstrators (SUDs) for the next two weeks.

Watch out for the following:



1. At the distribution centers, please be on the lookout for SUDs. In the past they have been known to cut fences and sneak inside covered with close to cocoa ink in hopes of blending in with the trucks.



2. The ladies have been known to run after your trucks. If they catch you and ask if you have a "package" for them, be careful with your answer. They do not take "no" for an answer. If you do not have it, just say "I will double check in the back" and turn and run as fast as you can to your truck and drive away. Do not turn back and look, just keep going until you are a safe distance away.



3. They have also been know to drive up next to you at a stop light in their mini vans and SUVs and ask if you have a package for them. Turn up your radio and pretend you cannot hear them. Do not let them approach your delivery truck at an intersection. SUDs have been know to stop traffic and throw all your packages off the trucks until they find their new Idea Book and catalog.





How to Deliver the New Idea Book and Catalog



1. Be sure you have fixed your squeaky brakes, If not - park your truck two blocks away so the SUD can not hear you coming.



2. Put in your earplugs and secure your safety glasses.



3. If you see children looking out the window, put your finger up to your lips and say "SHHHH".. They are on a "lookout" for you and are being paid to "alert" their mothers (SUDs) when they see you coming to the door.



4. Approach the front door and very quietly, set the package down in front of the door (Make sure you place it in FRONT so when she opens the door, the box will be in the way and give you a little more time to escape).



5. Back up as far as you can and reach for the doorbell, (BE READY TO RUN !!!). Ring the doorbell and make a mad dash back to your truck and drive away....DO NOT LOOK BACK !!!



The UPS corporation is informing you of this because in the past years, SUDs have been known to scream at the top of their lungs with excitement and try to tackle you with hugs for delivering their catalogs. After you have been smothered with appreciation for getting them their catalogs on time, watch out for flying packaging material as they will open up the box before you have had a chance to leave, or they have gone inside.Best of luck to you with this mission, and remember...Let's Be Safe Out There!!!!