Hawaii Special

sale-a-bration-cardSale-a-bration is soon coming to an end.  I’m heading off to Hawaii this morning for the Stampin’ Up! incentive trip that I earned.  I won’t return until the 30th so I really want to encourage you to place your Sale-a-bration orders on-line through my website.  It’s fast and easy.  Plus it ships straight to you.  To help encourage you to give it a try I’m giving away a $25.00 gift certificate. 

It’s really easy to enter all you have to do is place an on-line order.  You will be entered in once for ordering and once for every $25.00 you spend.  Remember that you can get a FREE sale-a-bration set for every $50.00 that you spend.  You can also earn hostess benefits when you go over $150.00.  This offer is only good while I’m in Hawaii so it will end March 30th.

Remember you can also receive a FREE idea book and Catalog with your on-line order.

If you have any questions you can email me at andersoncandice@hotmail.com

Click here to check out the Sale-A-Bration Brochure.

Click here to start placing your on-line order.  Click on the “Shop Now” in the top right corner.

Stampin’ Sunday 2-15-09

Today I decided to share the projects that we did at club this month.  They were all centered around the wonderful Sale-A-Brations Sets.  We also used the technique that I showed on Technique Tuesday February 3rd.  You can check out all the details there.

The Scrapbookers got to make this cute 12 x 12 double page layout.  I got the idea form page 4 of the sale-a-bration catalog.  I love that the paper, Polka Dot Punches stamp set and the ribbon all work together.

feb-smile1Products Used:
114674 Delicate Dots DSP- Sale-A-Bration
113788 Polka Dot Puncher Sale-A-Bration
114618 Ribbon Bundle Sale-A-Bration
109144 Pretties Kit $29.95
113692 Eyelet Border Punch $15.95
109041 5-Petal Flower Punch $15.95
109043 Scallop Circle Punch $15.95
104401 1-3/8″ Circle Punch $15.95
109046 1 ” Circle Punch $10.95
104390 1/2″ Circle Punch $5.95
104310 Crafters’ Tool Kit $39.95
101049 Stamp-a-ma-jig® $11.95
112534 5/16″ Neutrals Jumbo Brads $7.95
101930 Iridescent Ice $4.75
100005 Heat Tool $29.95
104183 Pop-Up Glue Dots (75) $3.95
104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals®  (300)$3.95
102197 Powder Pals® $19.95
114998 Jumbo Outline Alphabet $42.95

Colors- Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Kraft, Whisper White

feb-09-happy-birthdayMy card club members get to make 2 cards 2 of each.  Their cards also focused on the Sale-A-Bration Sets.  In fact one of the cards I just copied form page 4 of the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  I just changed the ribbon to the Certainly Celery poly-twill from the Sale-A-Bration Ribbon Bundle.

Additional products used:
104403 1-1/4″ Circle Punch $15.95
112530 Circle Scissor Plus $29.95
112531 Glass Mat $19.95
114968 Fundamental Phrases $37.95

feb-09-wonderful-friend

The second card used the flower like the scrapbook page.  My inspiration was actually the scrapbook page. 

Additional products used:
No Crafter’s tool kit
115114 Wonderful Favorites $40.95
101102 Brocade Blue Classic Stamp Pad® $5.95

feb-smile-flower-close-upHere is a close up on the flower.  I think it is so pretty.

Click here to start placing your on-line order.  Click on the “Shop Now” in the top right corner.

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Opportunity of a Lifetime

demo-cardThe economy is a huge issue of concern right now and that is why I’m so grateful for Stampin’ Up!  At leadership conference the president of Stampin’ Up! Dale Filmore spoke about this very issues.  My up-line Amy Johnson sent out a wonderful summary of what he said and I wanted to share it with you.

While the current international economic climate is presenting challenges to most of us, recent research indicates  that it may also be providing opportunities for those of us in the craft industry.

During last week’s annual leadership conference, Dale mentioned a
New York Times’ article titled, “For Craft Sales,  the Recession Is a
Help.” The article reports that “craft stores, from giant chains . . . tosmall scrapbook supply  shops, are reporting that sales are higher compared with the last holiday season, and online marketplaces for handmade goods . . . are seeing a boom in listings and transactions.”

The article also notes that last year, 42 million households gave handmade gifts, according to the Craft & Hobby Association. This year, the group estimates that number will increase greatly.

In addition, a Columbus Dispatch article reports that consumers are reclaiming a simpler life, with more people  opting to do their own home improvement and decoration projects as well as investing in more stay-at-home projects  and entertainment.

Click here to read the full article

I really loved what they said and I completely agree with them.  Although times are tough I think we still feel the need to send a card for birthdays, weddings, babies and everything else.  We still need gifts for all those special occasions.  Birthdays and Holidays are not just going to go away because times are hard.  Instead we look for other ways to fill those needs.  I am happy that I can provide a way for my customers to make their own and save money.  We also have the added value of creating something with our hands and from our hearts.

If you have ever considered starting your own business.  This is the perfect time and the perfect company.  For anyone how enjoys crafting, creating and sharing with others Stampin’ Up! can help you.  There new motto: inspire.create.share. I think says it all.  I’d love to talk to you more about this great opportunity just contact me at andersoncandice@hotmail.com.  You can also watch a great video on my Stampin’ Up! site.  Click here to see it.  If you are ready to get started you can sign up right away just click on the link and use my first name for the pass word.

starter-kitStampin’ Up! has made it even easier to join right now.  During Sale-A-Brations they are offering 15% off the starter kit.  As a bonus for signing up during sale-a-brations you will also receive your choice of any stamp set for FREE ($47.95 or less).  That’s $335.00 worth of product for only $169.00

And to make the deal even sweeter I will give also give you a FREE stamp set of your choice ($47.95 or less.)  Be one of the first 3 to join my group and you will also receive a FREE package of designer series paper.  If you want to know why you should join my group click here for 5 great reasons.  Contact me today to learn more about this fabulous opportunity andersoncandice@hotmail.com.  I look forward to hearing from you. 

Click here to see everything in the starter kit.

Click here for more information about becoming a demonstrator.

Important Posts

I thought it would be nice to have a list of important posts right at the top so you you can find them when you need them quickly.  Click on any of the links below to go directly to that post

nf-grand-prizeHostess Drawing
There are still a few dates available.  Contact me today. 

 

retired-stamps-for-saleRetired Stamp Sets for Sale
Updated 2-1-09
Pictures Added 2-1-09 

 

sale-a-bration-frontsu2009ssc-smallSale-A-Bration Brochure & Free Catalog
Starts today 2-1-09
Make sure you have your chance to get all these great products for free.

 

demo-cardStampin’ Up! Opportunity
If you are looking for something fun to do and earn money to be sure to check out the great deals for joining my team, going on through sale-a-bration.

Wacky Wednesday 1-28-09

Thanks so much to all of you who made it to my open house.  I had a great time and I hope you did too.  For those of you who couldn’t make it here is some of the fun you missed.  Maybe next time you will be able to join in the fun.

good-friend-2468-box

Because it was and open house and there was no official hostess to give a gift to and my prize drawing was for the hostess benefits I decided to give each guest a special gift for coming.  Each guest received one of these fun Good friend boxes and each was filled with a different surprise gift.  Once again I used the new Good Friends Stamp Set #113740 $28.95 and the fun new Petal Pizzazz #113417 $32.95.

just-bee-card-envelopeThen each guest had the opportunity to create 2 fun make and takes.  The first used the set Just Buzzin’ By #113228 $27.95.  This is one of my favorite new stamp sets.  We made a card and a matching envelope.  It’s hard to see but the card says “just buzzin’ by to say…”  Then on the inside it says “have a honey of a day!  We also stamped a cute flower on the inside.

valentines-treat-bagThe second project used the wonderful big shot top not die #113463 $21.95 and some of the products from the Love you Much Bundle #115405 $41.48.  We used the heart to Heart Punch #113694 $15.95 and the Love You Much Stamp Set #113756 $25.95.  The Bundle also includes the Candy Lane DSP#113980 $9.95 which I love so much that I didn’t have enough left to use.  If you bought these products separately they would be $51.85 but you can save 20% on the bundle for just $41.48 through the end of Januray.  Hurry fast time is running out.

My guest also had the chance to check out my retired sets for sale, earn chances to win the hostess benifits, visit with old and new friends and have a little bit of chocolate.  We had a great time.  I still have lots of sets for sale you can check them out by clicking here.  Be sure to check out the great specials I have going along with them.

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Hostess Drawing

nf-grand-prizeSo I was cleaning up the other day getting ready for my open house.  I realized I still had the grand prize from Novemberfest that was never claimed.  So here’s your chance to get the basket with over $100.00 worth of product.  It’s really simple all you have to do is host a party.  I will be giving out tickets to all the hostess and I will draw one winner.  Because I have different dates I want to book here is the different tickets you can earn:

Book and in-home party in:

February (during sale-a-brations & bootcamp): 15 tickets
March (during sale-a-brations): 10 tickets
April (new mini catalog): 12 tickets

Book a class party:

February: 10 tickets
March: 7 tickets
April: 7 tickets

Book a Catalog Party:

February: 7 tickets
March : 10 tickets
April: 7 tickets

nf-gift-aGuest Bonus:  I still have two of the smaller prizes.  So for each guest that places an order (this can be you as well, when you place a personal order besides the hostess benefits)  I will put their name in for a drawing for the 2 other gifts.  They will get one ticket for ordering and one ticket for every $25.00 they spend.  During sale-a-brations they could get 2 tickets for placing a $50.00 order plus a free sale-a-bration set.

nf-gift-cTickets are worth different values because of Sale-a-brations and when I will be gone to Hawaii (earned all expenses paid through Stampin’ Up!.  If you’d like to learn how to earn your own trip contact me today.)  I’m also extending it to April so I’m ready to go when I get back.  This offer is good for any of my parties and their guest.   You can check out my available party dates by clicking here.  Or you can email me at: andersoncandice@hotmail.com.   I look forward to hearing from you.