18 great cards!

Oh wow!  It's been a super long, but really productive day!  I'm happy to announce that I have designed all 18 of the cards we're making at the Christmas Stamp-a-Stack on November 2 and 3.

All 18 cards are unique!!!  That said, some layouts are identical and I changed the main image OR the colours OR the orientation of the cards.  I love that you will go home with 18 different cards, but it won't be hard for you to get them all done - I promise!  I do most of the work so you can just create and have fun.

We're using many different embossing folders and dies at this class.  We're using designer paper, glimmer paper, rhinestones, pearls, heat embossing and lots of ribbon.  I was careful to design different kinds of cards: elegant, pretty, vintage, contemporary and just plain cute!

I have lots of room left in my Saturday morning session.  The Friday night and Saturday afternoon are almost full.

If you'd like to attend the class, please let me know asap because I am starting all the cutting tomorrow!

Have a wonderful day!
Andra

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving my friends!

I hope you are having a wonderful day with friends or family or just doing something you really enjoy.

I am thankful for so many things in my life: my darling boys, my loving family, my amazing friends, my fabulous students at school, my outstanding Teaching colleagues, stamping, reading, autumn colours, squirrels, birds and YOU.  I am so very thankful for wonderful people like YOU who fill my life with creativity and kindness.  Thank you for being part of my life.

Here are some fabulous projects made using the Perfectly Preserved stamp set and Cannery Framelit Dies.  These were not made by me but inspire me to PLAY!!!!

Enjoy!

This card uses real fabric for the lid of the jar!!!

I love the different ideas people have when using this set.  It really is cute.

Enjoy your day!

ps - Please remember to sign up for my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack by October 11!   Your response to this event is amazing and I am so happy you are excited to attend.  I have room for more people so you can still sign up!  I LOVE the cards we're going to make!!!

Stampin' Up!'s October special

Stampin' Up! is offering a wonderful special in October!  It's perfect for your Christmas projects!

Here is the information:

Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Price
132260	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$69.85	$58.90
132261	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$58.85	$47.90
132262	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$88.85	$77.90
132263	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$79.85	$68.90

The Fine Print

• See those special item numbers above? You've got to use those in order to get your FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack.
• You and your customers can get your FREE paper-piercing pack by purchasing the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper or the Ornament Keepsakes Bundle and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper. Remember: the bundle gets you an additional 15 percent off the set and the Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies. So many options!
• Any order type qualifies for this promotion-customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online. 
• This promotion has no limits-for every bundle you buy, you'll get a free Festive Paper-Piercing Pack. They make great Christmas gifts!

Happy shopping!  I am placing my next order on October 11, so contact me by 6:00 that day if you want to order anything!

Andra

Clearance Rack

Hi,
I just wanted to make a quick post reminding you about the Clearance Rack.  There are always wonderful, retired products available on the Clearance Rack, so remember to check it out once in a while.

You can order them yourself, by placing an Online Order through my website OR you can just send me your list and I can get them for you with a regular order!  :)

My current Clearance Rack favourites are:

Autumn Spice 8x8 album 7.59
Bitty Bat punch 13.79
Candy Cane Fabric 1.19
Christmas Keepsake box 14.97
Cute Christmas Album 7.49
Full Heart punch 13.79
Holiday Photo Card Kit 10.79
Holly Berry Designer Buttons 4.59
Love Bots Girl 3.89
Simply Adorned Chain 7.19
Simply Sent Kit Cute as a Button 13.99
Winter Wishes Stitched Felt 5.59

...and so much more!!!

Click here to visit the clearance rack!  Make sure you see my name at the top to ensure you are looking at the proper prices.

Have a great day!
Andra

ps - My next order date is October 11 if you want to purchase anything!

Single Stamps!

Well, this is new!  Stampin' Up! is doing a trial run of selling individual stamps out of a set!  Currently, Stampin' Up! does have a number of wood mount, single stamps, but now you can choose a greeting out of a few select sets!  They are only available in the clear mount option.

Here is some more information for you:

We're trying out something new! We're excited to offer you and your customers the chance to buy single pieces from these select stamp sets: Word Play, Perfectly Penned, and Seasonal Sayings. The offer will be available now through January 2, 2013.

Details

• These stamps are available on any order type-customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online. 
• You can find the stamp item numbers on the flyers.
• We will not promote this offer on the Customer site, so it's up to you to spread the word. However, the single stamps can be ordered in the online store.
• These won't be sent to you in our typical cases or packaging; they'll be packaged in cello bags. If you'd like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).
• This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only.
• The stamps won't come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you'll need to buy a block separately if you don't already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the flyers. 
• There's no limit on how many pieces you can buy.
• This offer is not available in Quebec.
• Remember that this is a pilot program, so take advantage of it while you can!

My next order date is October 11.  Please contact me by 6:00 that day if you want anything! 

Happy Shopping!  

Andra

Sweet card tutorial

Hi my stamping friends!

Dawn Olchefske is so talented!  I have followed her blog for years.  She made this super cute card with a great video tutorial that I wanted to show you.  She shows you lots of tips and tricks.

Click here to check it out!

I hope it inspired you to make a card or project today!
Andra