January 20th Newsletter
Penny Black unveils NEW Stamps
Please read this entire page before clicking any links
Lot's of info - whew !!!
The CHA craft show is next weekend. Penny Black will unveil their new Spring Collection. I can't show them to you until the show is over. So, AFTER MIDNIGHT Jan 31st hop over to my website - www.pbstamps.com - click on Sherlock Holmes and you will be taken to the search page, then click the button labeled "SPRING 2012".
It will be at least two to three weeks before I get my initial shipment in. I will accept pre-orders for a 10% discount off of the prices shown until midnight 2/10/12. Please be aware that you may not get your stamps until after 2/21.
Here is an example of the savings: Penny Black's website price for a "K" stamp is $ 11.90 -- My regular price is $ 10.25 -- Pre-order price is $ 9.25 - That's a whopping $ 2.75 off - 23% savings of the normal Penny Black prices.
Penny Black has just released their new catalog of stamps called ' London Collection '. It is an all UK British theme just in time for the 2012 Olympics. Very clever and unique stamps. Again, I can't show them to you until this coming Monday - Jan 23rd - But you can see them by clicking the link to their online catalog below. You can place your orders with me now. So once again, hop over to my website - www.pbstamps.com - go to the search page and click the button labeled "LONDON COLLECTION". You'll get a 10% discount off of the prices shown if you place an order by midnight Jan. 28th.
Pricing example is same as above.
Here is a link so you can download the catalog - it is not available in paper - only digital!
http://pennyblackinc.com/catalogs/2012_Penny_Black_london.pdf
There was one stamp that Penny Black forgot to put in their last release. I am showing it here just to make sure you get a look at it:
#4228K Love and Roses - $ 10.25
3-1/2" x 3-1/2"
At least once each year I select one of the OLD Penny Black Catalogs to offer at special prices. Last year it was the 1997 Collections Catalog (lots of great stamps). This year I have selected two catalogs 1995 & the Original Rambling Ted from 1997. ALL stamps in these catalogs will be on sale until the end of February. I am giving you two ways to view the stamps: (1) Viewing the catalogs with card samples (no prices) and (2) Separate pictures of the stamps with sale prices listed and quantity I have in stock.
There will be lots of activity on these stamps so you might catch me out of stock. Please be ready to wait 10-14 days for delivery . ALSO --- Many of these stamps WILL NOT have the colored decal, instead they will have a black ink stamped image just like most other brands.
Here are the links to view the stamps: NOTE - Stamps not in stock CAN BE ORDERED !
1995 Collections Catalog to see the Catalog Itself
Rambling Ted Catalog to see the Catalog Itself
Both Catalogs to see the stamps with their sale price and availability
PRICES ARE ALMOST 20% OFF OF MY REGULAR PRICES:
THESE ARE ALL RETIRED STAMPS AND AVAILABLE ONLY FROM MY WEBSITE
Last month I sent this out:
NEW FOR 2012
I have over 4000 customers now - all around the world. If you are like my wife Patty you are always on the lookout for Stamping Buddies.
If you want to know of other stampers in your CITY or ZIP CODE just send me an email (below) giving me your name and email address (and Phone Number if you want) and any nearby ZIP codes you want included in the search. I'll then send those customers in that/those areas your name & email address. If they are interested they will contact you (this way we are not exposing anyone's information but yours - security). Every time I get a new customer they will be given the chance to opt into the Buddy System and I'll send notifications accordingly.
Click HERE to send the email to me:
This program has not been well received so I want to give it one more chance before sending it to the trash can. At least I'll be able to say I tried.Our next and FINAL Stampin' Up AUCTION will begin 2/1/12
We had a lot of fun with the last one.
I'll send a notice a few days prior
CARD GALLERY
I HAVE A CARD GALLERY ON MY WEBSITE - IT IS THERE TO SERVE TWO PURPOSES
To get to the gallery click on the Thanksgiving Card on my homepage
1.) To give you ideas for using Penny Black stamps you already own
2.) To give you ideas for certain themes, moods, subjects, etc.
I list the stamps used to make the card - I do not include technique, papers used, etc. I now have over 600 cards in the gallery and want to add many, many more. So, I am asking you to send me pictures of cards you have made using Penny Black stamps. I prefer that only Penny Black stamps were used but will accept cards where the main subject is Penny Black and things like backgrounds/sentiments are of another brand.
If you plan to participate, please limit your submissions to no more than 3 cards. Please list the stamps you used to make the card. Also tell me if you want me to use your name (or part of your name - like M. Jones or Mary J.) and if you want me to list your email address so people can contact you with questions or comments.
This is a very time consuming process for me so if you do send in pictures please do not be offended if you don't see your cards in the gallery. I may not use your card if there is already a very similar card in the gallery. I have over 3000 customers so you can imagine what a chore this will be. Nonetheless, I do want you to consider sending 1-2-3 cards. I am particularly interested in receiving cards using the older Penny Black stamps. Let me know if you have any questions. Email your card pics and information to:
cardgallery@pbstamps.com
Several months ago I told you about my 13 year old third cousin, Timothy Noble, and his amazing talent for playing gospel music on the piano. I have taught his aunt how to create a website for him and it is now up and running. I encourage you to visit his site and give a listen to his very inspiring music. I'm sure you will be impressed.
Click this link: TIMOTHY NOBLE - The music samples are on the CD Page
One last thing: If you recently received an email from me and it went to your business email address and you prefer that future emails go to your home address then please email me your home email address by clicking this link:
Send Home Email Address to PB Stamps
Thanks,
Dick & Pat
PB Stamps