I've missed two weeks!

Oops - it's been almost 2 weeks since I posted!  Sorry about that.  I have been quite sick.

I hope you all enjoyed your Valentine's Day!  I know I said I was going to have Blog Candy last week but I just didn't get to it.  So, we'll have a bit of GIFT GIVING this week!

I'm placing an order on Sunday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m..  If you get your order to me by that time, here are some extra deals JUST FOR YOU, FROM ME:

- Anyone who places an order of at least $50 will receive a free item from me worth under $6.00!!
(glue dots - 5.95, dimensionals - 5.25, paper piercer - 4.95, button sizzlits - 5.95, baker's twine - 3.95, ink refills - 3.75, etc.)
Go through the accessories section of the catalogue and add any item under $6.00 to your order and I will buy it for you!!

- Anyone who places an order of at least $100, will receive a full pack of card stock (assorted or single colour 8 1/2 x 11 packs only, ALONG with the FREE item under $6.00!)

Remember, if you spend at least $60, you get a FREE Sale-a-Bration item also (scroll back through my website to see the free choices in an easy-to-see format).  If you spend $120, you can get TWO FREE Sale-a-Bration items, along with BOTH of MY gifts!

I hope that helps you with your shopping list!  Be sure to check your wish list and your stock and please contact me by Sunday at 6:00 if you want to place an order.

Have a great day!
Andra

ps - tomorrow I will post reminders about all the current specials that are available from Stampin' Up!

Embossing Folder Fun!

Stampin' Up! made a video showing a quick and easy way to use Embossing Folders.  This technique  might not be new to you, but I still thought I'd share it!

Click here to go to the video.

Have a great weekend,
Andra

Lovey-Dovey

Another post full of love for you!

Made by Amy O'Neill.  I just love everything about this card.  It's perfect!

Made by Rita Wright.  I love the bold colours and masculine feel of this card.  

Made by Jill Hilliard.  I love these little treat holders she made using the Two Tags Big Shot die.  She used TWO of the same tag, scored them and adhered them together to make a sweet little triangle box.  Just play with the idea a bit and I'm sure you can figure out something similar!  So cute!

Made by Robin Merriman.  This card has more "going on" than some of the other cards I've shown you, but I really like it.  I like how my eye sort of travels around the card, looking at each section.  I really enjoy fine artistry and this is a lovely example of that.  

Made by Debra Currier.  Great layout, great use of accessories, an all around fabulous card!

Made by Shirley McAvoy.  I love Crumb Cake cardstock, so my eye was instantly drawn to this card.
I like the way she used the doily die as the anchor for her main heart image. 

Well, I hope you have enjoyed your three-day stroll down Lovey Lane with me!  I wish I had more hours in the day to create all the projects I want to make!  Hopefully you find some time to create something lovely this week!

Wishing you a perfect weekend,
Andra

More sweet stuff

I have some more Valentiney ideas to share with you today!  Hope you're inspired!

Made by Natasha Zandbergen.  I just love the layout, her use of accessories, everything!  It's a perfect card!

A sweet and simple card made by Heather Summers.  The hearts are die cut OUT of the front panel and the DSP is behind the main panel.  A fun and simple technique.  

Made by Rita Wright. Wowza - I love the bold colour scheme of this card!  LOVE!

Made by Dannie Graves.  I think this is a super idea!  She took several layers of red tissue paper and die cut them with Stampin' Up!'s Hearts Framelits.  She stapled them together so they wouldn't shift and then she scrunched up the top few layers to add the dimension.  She used dimensionals to attach the hearts to the card base.  I LOVE this idea for adding amazing texture to a card!  I will have to get some red tissue paper and try it!

Made by Heather Klump.  I just adore the way she used the new Umbrella set (from the Spring Mini)  on this card.  I love the different colour hearts and the way she has them bouncing off the umbrella.  Simple, yet so artful.  

I hope you enjoyed the ideas today.  I'll have more for you tomorrow!

Have a lovely day,
Andra

Valentine Time

Well, it's that time of year: the time for pink, red, lace, hearts and all kinds of lovey stuff.  I have collected quite a number of Valentine card ideas in the past little while and thought I should share some with you.

Enjoy!

Made by Mindy Backes.  I just love the way she used those hearts!
(by the way - the "create with connie" image up in the corner is NOT on the card - it's just
to identify the website she was working with)

Made by Heather Summers.  It uses a heart doily from the More Amore DSP and new fabric from the Spring Catalogue.
  

Made by Rita Wright.  I LOVE the different textures she has on this card!  Great colour scheme too!

Made by Tessa Wise.  I just love how she filled the little jar with hearts.  Fabulous and fun!

Made by Dawn Olchefske.  It's clean and simple and perfect!

Made by Ilina Crouse.  I think this one is really interesting.  I love all the empty space she left on the card.
It really forces your eye to look right at the greeting.  

 I hope you like these ideas.  Come back tomorrow for more!  :)
Andra

Order date reminder

Hi,

This post is just a quick reminder that I am placing an order TOMORROW (Tuesday, February 5), so if you need anything, please email me by 6:00 pm.

Online Club members, your February order is due by 6:00 also.

Remember that for every $60 of merchandise you order, you can choose a free Sale-a-Bration item, so check your wish list and your stock of adhesive, cardstock, etc.

Scroll through my recent posts for samples made with all the SAB free picks!

Enjoy your day,
Andra

February "Best of 25 Years" Stamp set!

For the next 12 months, Stampin' Up! is releasing a special "Best of 25 years" stamp set.

February's stamp set is called "Best of Love".  It's got some great images there - I see the "love" from Wonderful Words, and I see the "love you much" from SAB a few years ago and I LOVED the "Olive You" stamp!

I have included a picture of "Best of Love" below and January's stamp set called "Best of Birthdays". I have also included the link so that you can download the collector's card!  :)

Please note that these stamp sets are only available in clear mount format and are $17.95 each.

Download and print a collector's card now!

I hope you have a lovely weekend,
Andra

Sent with Love

Between Feb 1-April 30, you can purchase this cute set, the DSP or the bundle (savings of 20% if you purchase the bundle).

And of course, the purchase of these special items counts towards FREE Sale-a-Bration products!!!

Here is the information from Stampin' Up!

Item	Description	Price
131847	Sent with Love Stamp Set (clear-mount; English only)	$21.95
132182	Sent with Love Designer Series Paper	$13.50
132851	Pretty Bundle Includes the Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker's Twine	$31.50 20% off retail value!

The Sent with Love Stamp Set and Sent with Love Designer Series Paper are only available during this special offer. After April 30, they'll both fly away!

In addition, you may purchase the Sent with Love Digital Kit (item 132914; $12.50). Please note that the digital kit is not included in the bundle.

Enjoy your day!

Andra

Sale-a-Bration Starter Kit deal!

It's always a great time to take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s Starter Kit.  You can completely customize your kit (choose whatever products you want!) and you order it online (through my business website) and there is NO shipping cost and there is only 1 tax on the price of your kit!

It's a great and inexpensive way to begin stamping or add to supplies you already have.  Although you technically become a "Demonstrator" when you purchase the Starter Kit, there is NO OBLIGATION to continue as an active Demonstrator. There is NO PENALTY if you NEVER place another order.

There is NO DOWNSIDE to getting it!  In fact, right now, during Sale-a-Bration, there is a 25% bonus of product in the Starter Kit at no extra charge!

Usually the Starter Kit costs you $125 and you get to choose $155 of product, however, until March 22, the Starter Kit will still cost $125, but you'll get to choose $194 worth of product!!!  (25% more)

It's a great deal!  Contact me to ask more questions or find out how to take advantage of it!

gift from ME: Anyone who signs up through me by March 22 will receive a gift package of 25 Stampin' Up! products put together by me!  YAY!!

Go through the catalogue and see what your wish list looks like...if it's over $125 worth of products, you may want to consider this option.  There are other great benefits to purchasing the Starter Kit, so please contact me with any questions you have!

Have a great day,
Andra