Don't miss this class!

One of my favorite items that is in the Occasions catalog this spring has been "Enjoy the Little Things", a home decor item kit. It is so cute with its 13 inspiring "boards", displayed for all to see on an easel. It's quite a pity that many people have just glossed by this kit in the catalog!

I had all intentions of offering a class for this project cute in May, and I still do! However, since it is being retired, not having made it into the new catalog, we have to act fast if you're going to get in on the fun!

What I have done are two things:

1) ... obtained a hostess code

This is something that has been in the existence but I have neglected to use it - but this is the perfect opportunity!

You can go on my website and order the kit using the hostess code. This automatically puts all orders on one hostess order.

I will order all kits at once on May 1 at 9 PM.

They will be delivered to my home and I will sort and prep the kit for you before the class!

2) ...set a date for the class!

Sunday, May 15 from noon until 3 PM

$10 class fee (cash or check only please, payable at class)

I own the matching stamp set, all inks, and the adhesives you will need to complete your kit. 

Having each card's supplies sorted and packed beforehand is a huge timesaver for this project, making assembly of each card fly by!

Here's what you do....

First, you need to go on my website, and sign into your ordering account (or create a new one).http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/dandyspandy/

Using hostess code 7B4KM3A7, order your kit using item code #140587- $28 (if you choose to order the stamps that as well, the item code is #140958- $17).

You can pay with the credit card for that part.

Circle May 15 on your calendar!

There will be a $10 class fee due that day- cash or check only, please.

Let's do this!

Who's in?

PS: thank you, Nancy, for letting me use your completed kit for pictures!

Part II- FREE Gifts For You!

(Be sure to read Part I of this blog post!)

Tomorrow, Stampin Up! will announce it's soon-to-be-retiring stamps and accessories. The list will be posted on their website as of 3 PM Eastern Time Monday, April 18. 

See it here: http://www.stampinup.com/home/en-US/get-inspired

I am offering an order incentive for this week only, Monday through Friday, April 22.

With each $50 subtotal you can choose one free gift! Some of my items are gently used, others are brand-new!

Simply notify me of your choice(s) when you place your order and I will send it/give it to you separately. You can notify me of your selection on this blog or by email: Dandyspandy@sbcglobal.net

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#8 Thanks & Hello GONE, Chery H.

#9 Nature's Perfection GONE, Cathy L.

 

Coordinates with.....

#10 Sheer Perfection designer series vellum stack GONE, Cathy L.

#11 Perfect Pennants GONE, Marcia B.

Coordinates with:

#12 Pennant Punch GONE, Cheryl H.

And, my last item is a mixture of a couple accessories:

#13  Accessory Pack GONE, Pat G.

Sheer organza ribbon in melon mambo, cork embellishments, and the paper piercing Essentials pack!

This incentive was very popular when I did it last year.

Let the games begin!

Visit my website for 24/7 ordering:

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/dandyspandy/

FREE GIVEAWAY!

It's like my own personal Sale-a-bration!

Tomorrow, Monday, April 18, at 3 PM (Eastern time) the list of retiring stamps and accessories will go live on the Stamping Up website!

It's always a nail-biting time of year, for those of us addicted to stamps! 

We anticipate this day to see if we have to hurry and order any of the stamp sets and/or accessories that we didn't purchase throughout the year- before they are gone forever!

I often get many orders at this time. For this reason, I am offering an extra special ordering incentive THIS WEEK ONLY.

From 3 PM Monday until midnight on Friday (April 22), I will give you a FREE gift with every $50 of your subtotal.

Choices are listed and pictured below. You simply need to email me with your choice (or respond on this blog) at your time of order. Orders may be placed online at my website:

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/dandyspandy/

or by emailing me: Dandyspandy@sbcglobal.net

You'll notice that several of the items coordinate nicely together... So, for those of you "Big Spenders"-- you may want to consider selecting the matching items.

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#1 Cherry on Top designer series paper stack (just a sampling of the pages in the 6 x 6 stack!) GONE, Terri B.

This item is in the current catalog, I just happen to have an extra pack to give away!

#2 You're Lovely

#3 You Brighten My Day GONE, Patty D.

#4 Best Day Ever GONE, Cathy L.

#5 & 6 I (heart) Hearts, matching heart punch THESE ARE TWO SEPARATE GIFTS  - BOTH GONE , Susan S.

#7 Perfect Punches GONE - Terri B.

Be sure to read part two of this blog entry for more free choices!

January paper pumpkin!

Paper Pumpkin for this month is a Valentine's Day project, of course!

The "Cute Conversations" kit is marvelous!

If you haven't seen it yet, you can follow this link to the Stampin' Up! Blog to view a few alternative project ideas:

http://www.stampinup.com/home/en-US/blog-post/corporate-blog/2016/01/25/january-paper-pumpkin-cute-conversations

You get 30 double-sided cut out hearts, plus all the trimmings (complete with stamps and an ink spot) to make both treat holders and a banner! I used 12 to make a banner and 18 to make nine treat pouches. 

I have only made a few treat pouches so far. But, after seeing my friend Nancy's completed kit, I decided that I would embellish the banner hearts a little more.

Here are some of her treat holders:

And here's one packaged up, all ready to be given:

Aren't they just darling? 

You can see that she used some of her own stock of embellishments, as well as more SU product that she had on hand to fancy them up.

As I said before, I followed her lead and dug out anything I could find that could pertained to Valentine's Day.... I had leftovers from last year's January paper pumpkin ("Filled with Love"), as well as last year's Artisan Embellishment kit, and some fun candy-heart stickers that I bought at Michael's.

Here is the banner I made:

And here are some close-ups:

 I am loving paper pumpkin!

And, did you know that right now during Sale-a-bration there is a sale on Paper Pumpkin?

That's right! A three month pre-paid subscription to this awesome monthly craft kit is only $55! This, of course would qualify you for a free SAB set as well!

A three month pre-paid subscription is a perfect way to try the monthly kit! It also makes a great gift for someone else!

Follow this link for more details on this tremendous deal! 

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=102100

You want to be sure that you place this order on my demonstrator website, with me, or on a workshop order- not on the paper pumpkin website- in order to use the item code you need!

My website for 24/7 shopping is:

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/dandyspandy/

"No meeting" Sale-a-bration club!

You read that right!

This year, during the annual SAB period at Stampin' Up ( January, February, March) I have decided to try something new.

Many of you do not like to go out in the winter time and let's face it, I don't have the most winter – friendly driveway! BUT none of us want to miss out on placing orders right now!

So… I got to thinking... What if I hosted a club for these three months and we did not have a physical meeting? 

With three of you joining your orders together, at $50 each, (enabling you to get a free item from the SAB brochure) the $150 would be enough to submit a workshop.

When we do that, we earn hostess benefits! And one of YOU earn free hostess benefits each month!

No driving in snow!

No cold basement!

No steep, icy driveway!

Just ordering like you would anyway, and FREE STUFF!

I will make 2 to 3 cards each month and put them in with your order when it arrives.

I will take pictures and send those to you before you put your order together, with notes. That way, if you see something you like you can add it to your order for the month.

If you are local, we will make arrangements for pick up or delivery when the order arrives.

If you are long distance, I will quickly mail out your order to you!

As you may be familiar, SAB allows you one free item from the SAB brochure when you spend $50 before shipping handling and tax.

The choices this year, as always, are fantastic! Several of them coordinate directly with the items in the new Occasions catalog-so, of course, you just have to have everything that matches!

That's not all! 

There are three items in the SAB brochure that are available for a limited time!

That's right!

After February 15 the last three items shown in the brochure will be gone and will be replaced with three new items, just in case we have already collected all of the selections.

You can view the Sale-a-Bration brochure online here:

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=100600

The new Occasions catalog gives us even more to drool over!

Good thing that goes until May 

31, huh? 

Browse the catalogue here:

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryID=100500

If you would like a brochure, and are not currently working with another demonstrator, contact me and I will send one to you.

OK, time is running out to get involved!

Last week I sent out an email about my idea and received an overwhelming response!

I thought I had better advertise this a little more to see if anyone else is interested.

You need to tell me ASAP if you're interested- you can email me, text me, or leave a comment on this blog.

The first order, for January, is due with payment no later than January 27.

For each club we need three people who are interested in placing a $50 order each month (January, February, and March).

Oh, and one more thing...

There is a sale on the three-month pre-paid subscription to My Paper Pumpkin, making a $50 order even easier!

Don't miss out! Contact me today!

April stamp classes "to go" STILL AVAILABLE!

These are my two classes that I offered in April. 

 I've been remiss about blogging about them, however.

Both classes are still available as "classes to go", if you are interested!

April punch class "For the Ladies"

This class is available as an un-assembled kit.

All stamping is done, and all shapes have been punched for you! You just follow the example card to assemble.

Kit cost is $10 and includes three envelopes.

On the third card, I did no stamping except on punched ovals, so you have options if you don't need a "mother" card. (I used this card for Mother's Day!) 

These are beautiful cards to send to the females in your life!

Need masculine cards? The next punch class will focus on the men! 

The class is scheduled for Wednesday, June 2 at 6:30 PM. 

Punch class is $8 for those who attend.

$10 is the "to go" price.

I hope you can join me, or purchase the kit to go. These cards will be ready just in time for Father's Day!

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 April 2/5/15 Class 

2/5/15 classes cost $15 for 10 cards (two each of five designs).  Envelopes are available optionally (10/$2 dollars).

If you missed the class (or cannot attend) and would like the class "to go", the cost is $20 for all cards made for you, including envelopes.

The April class, as well is this month's 2/5/15 class feature retiring stamp sets and accessories on all cards. (The May class is scheduled for this coming Friday, May 29, at 1 PM and 4 PM)

I will be placing one final order from the current catalog on Friday night!

If you know there is something you have to have and it's retiring please let me know before then. 

The new catalog goes live June 3.

Here are the cards we did last month and I will be posting the May cards soon!

Retiring items featured: Stippled Blossoms stamp set, Beautiful Wings embosslit die

The greeting used on this card is not retiring it's from the butterfly basics set.

Card #2

Retiring items featured: Mosaic Madness stamp set, Mosaic punch, Back to Black DSP, Four You stamp set, Coastal Cabana ink and card stock (this is one of the five retiring In-Colors this year).

Card #3

Retiring items featured: Blooming with Kindness stamp set

Card #4

Retiring items featured: Chalk Talk stamp set (the framelits that match are still in the new catalog), Tape It stamp set

And, card #5:

Retiring items featured: For the Birds stamp set, Hello Honey stitched satin ribbon (Hello Honey is in the 2014–2015 In Colors and they are still available - they just have different ribbon options this year!)

Stay tuned for this week's class featuring more items to retire. Get them before they're gone!

If interested in placing an order, please contact me through this blog or by email before this Friday.