A new kit and plans for the next order dates...

Stampin' Up! just released a brand new card kit that I know you'll love!

If you need some pretty cards to make for friends, these are perfect!  I like card kits (Just like Paper Pumpkin!) because it takes the brain work out of a project.  There are times I want to fiddle and create my own designs, but other times I just want to sit and make a bunch of cards while watching a movie and not have to think too much.

The cards work out to be about $3.00 each, so it's about the same price as going to one of my card classes.  (Which, by the way, I'm working on some dates for, finally!!!!)

Here is the information:

DOLLED-UP BIRTHDAY KIT

We're excited to introduce our second Submit a Project kit--the Dolled-Up Birthday Kit--voted on by you via our Facebook page. This gorgeous birthday card was created by Chris Gilmore, a manager from Coshocton, Ohio. Congratulations, Chris!

The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:

• Dolled-Up Birthday Photopolymer Stamp (1)
• 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
• 2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
• Dress Up die-cuts (6)
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)
• Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)
• Sponge Dauber (1)

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $17.95 (item 133913)!*

To assemble one card, follow the instructions below:

1. Place the stamp on clear-mount block D o H rubber side up and ink with the Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot.
2. Stamp "Happy Birthday" at the bottom of the card front.
3. Ink the Sponge Dauber with Soft Suede ink and gently antique the doily and the edges of the dress form.
4. Adhere the pieces to the card front in this order:
   
   • Doily
   • Very Vanilla Cardstock
   • Dress form
   • Flower

*Adhesive and acrylic block not included

Ok, now on to some planning stuff.  On Wednesday, April 24, the Retiring Stamp Set List will be  released.  I will send out an email with that list AND post it here on my blog.  

The Retiring Accessories often sell out very quickly, because of this I would like to place an order soon after it is released.  SO, I have decided my first order deadline will be on Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00 pm.  My second order deadline will be Thursday, April 25 at 12:00 NOON.  

If you miss those dates, I will place another order on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:00 pm.  I encourage you to get me your order for the Wednesday night though - just in case your items sell out before this order date.  

After that, my next order will be on Sunday, May 5 at 6:00 pm.  

Just for fun, I am throwing in a gift for everyone who places an order of at least $50 for either of the April order dates: you will receive $5 towards any items in my retired items sale (which will not be held until later).  Over $50, you'll receive 10% towards the retiring items (so if you spend $65, you'll get to apply $6.50 towards retiring stuff, etc).  If you order over $100, you'll get 20% of that amount to apply towards sale stuff (ie: spend $120, get $24.)  I know you'll have to wait over a month for that sale, but I'll keep a list so that we don't forget!   

Well, that's it for this morning, I think!

Have a great day!!

Andra