Fresh Ideas for Hostess and Customer Monthly Incentives—December

Some great (and inspiring) ideas for this December Hostess and Customer monthly incentives. 

This charming display was inspired by the beautiful colors found in a French Country kitchen. When painting any of UL’s melamine foundations, remember to use a spray paint formulated for plastic and give it enough time to dry and fully cure before applying the expression.
   
•     “No place like home” Two- Part expression (17855): part 1, Honey Wheat (9003); part 2, Bright White (9010)
•    Scalloped Charger (300112)
•    Decorative Easel (300114)
•    Red spray paint

Simple, yet functional is what makes this message board a great addition to any home. Use it to post a daily inspirational message for yourself or your family. It’s a constant reminder that love really does live here.

•     “Love lives here” expression (17856): Herb Garden (9064)
•    Frameworks Double Frame—Black (300217)
•    Frameworks Frame—Rectangle Galvanized Steel Insert (300200)

Think outside the box with this delightful “Hugs & Kisses” banner. Don’t be afraid to cut apart expressions and use them in creative ways. Each letter was applied to a coordinating decorative paper and then cut out before being applied to chipboard covered in a different decorative paper.
 
•     “Kisses xoxoxo hugs” two-part expression (17854): part 1, Whipped Crème (9005); part 2, Shoreline Blue (9054)
•    MyDesign text “&”, Garamond: 3”, Fresh Linen (9082)
•    Chipboard (2 packs) (300106)
•    Gems (300104)
•    Mini Blooms—White (300191)
•    Blooms—Chocolate (300103)
•    Toolbox Paint—Hot Cocoa (300147)
•    Decorative paper—11 varieties
•    Ribbon—brown, cream, red, white flowers
•    Buttons—brown, green
•    Felt flowers

Create a playful welcome for any season with this versatile expression. As pictured, the welcome becomes a wintry wonderland in Robin’s Egg on the navy board. You can also turn it into a spring or summer welcome by using Wild Raspberry on the crème board. Want a fall look? Try Pumpkin Spice on the cocoa board. For a little additional bling, add little rhinestones to the dots on each letter.

•     “Welcome” expression (17858): Robin’s Egg (9058)
•    Vintage Embossed Metal Board—Navy (300195)
•    Vinyl Effects—Shimmer (300226)
•    Rhinestones

This sweet sentiment is perfect in the traditional colors of love: red and pink. Instead of using vinyl effects on the letters, we used it to fill in the hearts, creating a fun, unexpected display.

•     “Hugs, kisses & Valentine wishes ” expression (17857): Berry Red (9030)
•    MDF Board—Rectangle (300107)
•    Vinyl Effects—Shimmer (300226)
•    Pink spray paint

Happy Holidays Expression Ideas

 I can’t think of a cuter way to decorate this holiday season than with the latest Customer Celebration Expression

Our MDF Pre-Drilled Board (#300132) with a set of four Bulldog Clips (#300134) is perfect for hanging stockings, Christmas cards, or even your kids’ lists for Santa. Just paint it with our Whipped Crème Toolbox  Paint (#300144) and tie coordinating ribbon through the top of each clip.

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Add a little extra “bling” to the ornaments in the expression in both of these projects to give them a little extra sparkle. On the Crème Vintage Embossed board (#300155) simply add our Dress-Up Gems (#300104) to each of the ornaments and on the MDF Rectangle board (which is painted with our Whipped Crème Toolbox Paint [#30014]), just apply Clear Vinyl Effects (#300155) and then sprinkled gold glitter on top.  When placed on our Simple Easel (#300201), both of these projects make a terrific centerpiece in your entryway or on your dining room table. You can also hang either of them in any room in your home to add to the festive spirit of the season. 

Wish your friends, family and neighbors a very charming Happy Holiday season by placing the expression on your front door.  Just an extra little tip: to  easily remove the vinyl after the holiday season, use a blow dryer to warm the vinyl and the adhesive before peeling it off the surface.

This fun seasonal expression is available exclusively in Shimmer Cranberry for one day only and is perfect for enhancing any holiday décor. You can apply it in an entryway, to a front door, or to any of our 22" x 4" accessories as shown above to create a festive display.

Fresh Ideas for Hostess and Customer Monthly Incentives—November

The holidays are here!

 

The holiday season is a time to sparkle and shine.  Add bling”! UL’s Dress-Up Gems and Shimmer Vinyl Effects paired with soft silver and etched glass is the perfect recipe for a holiday project.    

•     “Home for the holidays” Two-Part Expression (17852): part 1, Etched Glass (7010); part 2, Soft Silver (9090)
•    Glass Charger with Easel (300159)
•    Vinyl Effects—shimmer (300226)
•    Gems (300104)

A paper nest adds dimension and a bit of playfulness to this cozy expression. Use crinkled paper to create the nest. Paint it using the Toolbox paints and glue it on using a bit of hot glue.

•     “Home” expression (17853): Green Tea (9062)
•    Frameworks Frame—Rectangle Chocolate (300222)
•    Crinkled paper (200459)
•    Toolbox Paint—Lemon Chiffon and Hot Cocoa (300153, 300147)

Shimmer Vinyl Effects isn’t just for vinyl. For this sparkling holiday project, mix it into the sage brush paint for the second coat. The results? An overall glittery look. •     “Happy holidays” expression (17851): Vintage Bordeaux (9002) •    MDF Board—Rectangle (300107) •    Toolbox Paint—Sage Brush (300146) •    Vinyl Effects—Shimmer (300226)

Customer Celebration Day #3

Fall—the color, the smells, the activities! Are you looking for beautiful and stylish ways to decorate your home for this “post Halloween, before Christmas” time of year? Here are several elegant and creative ways for you to use our latest free “Customer Celebration Expression” on one of our many affordable accessories.  

 Double Frame Magnetic Memo Board

It’s a crazy time of year, so keep all of your pre-Thanksgiving reminders on this stylish Frameworks Double Frame (#300217) memo board.  Put a piece of fall colored 12" x 12" scrapbook paper over our Frameworks Frame Square Galvanized Steel Insert (#300199), add a 10" Traditional Turkey embellishment (#4532410) in Soft Copper(#9092), and applied the “Gather here” Customer Celebration expression to the included acrylic rectangle insert.  Just add handmade fall leaf magnets for that special finishing touch.

Centerpieces   

One or both of these beautiful centerpieces is sure to fit your decorating style.  Our round chargers create two very unique looks.  On the round Glass Charger (#300159), add an 8" Cornucopia embellishment (#4532508) in Soft Copper (#9092), while on the Scalloped Charger (#300112)add a Chocolate Bloom (#300103).  Below the “Gather Here” expression  is used to finish the look. Don’t forget to add Mistick (#300115) to your order to ensure all of your installations on nonporous surfaces (like our chargers) are a success.

 Frameworks Rectangle Frame

Invite your friends and family to gather in any room with this simple yet elegant frame. Our Rectangle Frameworks Frame in Chocolate (#300222) is used to display the free Customer Celebration expression.   Add Vinyl Effects in Shimmer (#300226) to add a little extra glimmer and dimensions to the leaves and acorns. And since the rectangle Frameworks Frame comes with 4 acrylic inserts  this project creates the perfect opportunity for you to purchase three more Simply Words expressions (found on pages 130 –133 of the 2010–2011 Idea Catalog).  Click here to "flip" the pages of our current catalog.  Don’t forget, your only chance to get this exclusive seasonal Customer Celebration Expression is Friday, Oct. 15, 2010.  E-mail or call me today!  Or, visit my website and order directly!

Sampler Suggestions

There are so many Projects you can create with this exclusive FREE Sampler expression, and the Soft Gold (#9091) color is so versatile and coordinates with almost any home decor.  Did I mention it is FREE and EXCLUSIVE?

Our new black Frameworks Photo Frame (#300236) is such a great surface for vinyl.   The miniature Dandelion Dance included in the Free Sampler expression in combination with the Simply Words expression Breathe (#16552) (also in Soft Gold) to create a beautiful and serene frame that reminds us that we all need to take a few minutes to just “Breathe”. 

 

Create an inexpensive holiday coaster set using our Set of Four Glass Coasters(#300131) and the snowflakes from the Free Sampler. Apply the snowflakes to the backside  of the coasters to ensure they stay beautiful use after use. 

Bring a little bit of Paris into your home or office with this simple yet very elegant black Punched Metal Tile (#300214), featuring the 9” Eiffel Tower from the Free Sampler. Add raw magnets from your local craft store to the back of our Mini Blooms (#300192) and you have a perfect memo board!

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and you can use the leaves from the Free Sampler to create a simple yet stunning centerpiece or a memorable gift for the host or hostess of your Thanksgiving meal. To complete this project, apply the smallest size of the Give Thanks expression (#14279) in Hot Cocoa (#9084)to our Clear Acrylic Block (#300130), added a row of the gold leaves above and below the expression, and tied it up pretty with the chocolate ribbon from our Trimmings Ribbon (#300105).

Don’t forget this fabulous Sampler will be added to all customer orders (web and open-house) submitted Monday, October 4. E-mail or call me today and make sure you don't miss out!

Halloween is Here! (Almost)

I love Halloween and wanted to share some of the cool decor items just recently introduced in our new Holiday mini.  We have several reusable items, including: 

the new Pumpkin Head Activity set (#17687), the Party Décor (available in 3 sizes),

The Witching Hour Décor Set (#17683),

and of course what door is complete without a Mr. Bones Activity Set (#17680).

We also have several off-the-wall kit projects that everyone will want including the Treat Bowl (#80147), the Countdown Kit (#80148), and don’t forget the centerpiece for your Halloween Party (#80149). 

  

But, your Halloween isn't complete without our new Welcome Halloween Tile. At only $7.95, you can’t afford not to order several as special Halloween gifts for teachers, a special thank you to someone special, or to just hang on every door in your house.  These adorable kits are a great compliment to the Halloween items in the Holiday Catalog, but remember, these are only available while supplies last— so ORDER NOW!

Fresh Ideas for Hostess and Customer Monthly Incentives—September

 

It’s ok to cut apart the expression.  This expression works perfectly on UL’s new Photo Frame.   All you need to do is get over the fear of taking a pair of scissors to the expression.  All that’s missing is a fantastic photo to complete the piece.  

 This display is a real treat and illustrates the playfulness of Halloween. The multi-colored embellishments were created by combining two embellishments into one. The message board is great for leaving messages for your little ghosts and goblins—or to remind yourself to buy a treat or  two. 

 

I love Halloween decorations.  At first glance the simplicity of the black and white combo is quite striking and stands on its own.  To add texturizing and “shimmering” apply the our new Shimmer Vinyl Effects in a striped pattern across the skull. Let it completely dry, then go back over and fill in the gaps. You can also build upon the already dried vinyl effects to add more depth to certain areas.

  

Create an inviting sign that reflects the hospitality of the season using the Punched Metal Tile in the new Cocoa color. The warm tones of Cocoa, Pumpkin Spice, and Terra Cotta work together wonderfully to complement the sentiment “make yourself at home”.