Card Samples from March 10 for $10

These are 3 of the cards that we made at the 10 for $10 last week. I used Botanical Blooms (Sale-a-Bration set), Game Night (from the Spring-Summer catalog) and Echoes a Kindness (a Level 2 hostess set in the current catalog). We also used my new toy, the Big Shot die cutting machine, on four of the cards. We didn't die cut anything but the machine also comes with textured templates so we did the texturizing on most of the cards. It's so simple to do but adds great dimension. A complete list of supplies used, as well as samples of the other cards can be found in my gallery at Splitcoast (see the link to the left).

SU! Returning to Annual Catalog

I read some great news yesterday. I was on the SU! demonstrator website and found a message stating that they will be returning to annual catalogs effective this July. I, for one, did not like the semi-annual catalogs so am very happy to hear this news. They will also be going back to having hostess awards in the mini-catalogs (3 mini catalogs per year).

Botanical Blooms Card Sample

Our theme for this month's swap was using one of the Sale-a-Bration sets. I chose to use Botanical Blooms as well as the Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper and the Ribbon Bundle from the Sale-a-Bration catalog. I like the way this turned out. Oh, I just noticed that the scan cut off the bottom portion of the card. I have already sent it off to our Swap Leader so I can't scan it again. Anyway, I did add some small pearl buttons just underneath the flowers for a little added touch.

Occasions Mini Catalog Early Ordering Starts March 1st

This year's Occasions Mini Catalog (April 1 - June 30) contains a few Easter stamp sets. Since the Occasions sale period doesn't start until April 1st, SU! is releasing these 3 sets for early ordering. The preview of the 3 sets can be viewed at this site: http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/pg11-13_Occasions_09_US.pdf. If you are interested in any of these sets, send me an email with the details or go to the SU! homepage, http://www.stampinup.com/, and place an online order. Make sure to choose the option for designating a demonstrator and enter my name for the Demonstrator Directory search. This will allow you to purchase at the normal prices that are in the catalog. On that note, in my last post I mentioned that the shipping charges are higher if you do not choose a demonstrator, I have recently discovered that the prices of all the items is also more expensive. Best to choose or demonstrator or email me to place an order. Enjoy the warmer weather! Well, at least through tomorrow...

Stampin' Up! On-line Ordering

As you may know, Stampin' Up! introduced on-line ordering a few months ago. This allows the customer to go to the Stampin' Up! website, www.stampinup.com, click on the On-Line Store towards the bottom of the webpage and order their Stampin' Up! merchandise directly through the website.

One thing to be aware of, if you do not create a login and select a demonstrator, your shipping charges will be more than what I pay when I place an order. So, you can create your login and choose my name from the Demonstrator Finder (I am in the Demonstrator Directory which is the phone book, you will have to enter my last name and state, but I chose not to be listed in the Demonstrator Locator which is where you can enter a zip code and they'll give you a list of demonstrators in that area). Once you have selected a demonstrator, your shipping charges will be the same as what I am charged. Of course, I am always willing to place an order for you if you would prefer not to create a log-in.

Currently, you can receive a free Idea Book and Catalog with any on-line purchase, until April 30th or when supplies run out. Also, right now is the Sale-a-Bration promotion where you can choose a free stamp set from the Sale-a-Bration catalog if you place a $50 order. This promotion runs through March 30th.

Please know that I will not contact anyone that places an order other than adding them to my e-mail list and you can always opt out of that by letting me know.

Sale-a-Bration Time!

February 1st through March 31st is Sale-a-Bration at Stampin' Up! Anyone who makes a $50 purchase during the sale period, can earn a free Sale-a-Bration stamp set. Click here to link to the Sale-a-Bration catalog, http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/SAB09_US.pdf . Any of the items (stamp sets, ribbon bundle, paper pack) that do not have a price listed are part of Sale-a-Bration and can be earned by placing a $50 order with me before the end of March. I plan to place two orders during Sale-a-Bration, at the end of February and towards the end of March. Please let me know if you are interested in placing an order. The link to the Spring-Summer Idea Book is here, http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/SS09_US.pdf .

Scheduled 10 for $10

The next 10 for $10 is scheduled for Monday, March 23rd, doors open at 6:00 p.m. I know some people can't be here by 6 so I wanted to let you know that you can arrive any time between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. As the name suggests, cost is $10 to make 10 cards. Please bring your own adhesive or you may purchase it from me on the night of the event. RSVP by March 17th.