Happy birthday to me!

My birthday fairy sent me a wonderful gift today!

Meet Lloyd the Llama. Isn't he adorable??? Llamas are kind of my thing--which is a verrrrryyyyyy long story available on the Stampin Addicts site, if you care that much. LOL Suffice it to say that they have come to represent free spirits, happiness, and a positive attitude! 

My birthday sent me other wonderful gifts, too, but I thought I should share Lloyd today! Have a great Friday for me!

Making a Difference

On January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope.

From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set purchase will be donated to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relif and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

Product Name	Item #	Price
I {Heart} Hearts – clear-mount  (block D recommended)	118571	$18.95
I {Heart} Hearts – wood-mount	117010	$26.95

In the past, when terrorists attacked the Twin Towers, when a tsunami struck Indonesia, when a hurricane destroyed New Orleans, and when wildfires ravaged Australia, Stampin′ Up! demonstrators have stepped forward and showed their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. This time is no different.

 

With All My Heart

Oh, hey! It's Wednesday and I haven't blogged yet this week! Aack! LOL Sorry about that! I seem to be having a hard time getting back in the swing of things! 

We made this card last week at our club meeting. Isn't it fun? And in light of all the New Year's resolutions going around, I thought we should fill it with something *other* than candy! {gasp} Of course, you *could* put candy in it if you wanted to! We used scraps of Designer Paper, Red Bead Duo (p 180) 110731 $9.95, and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (p 180) 102023 $4.50.

This card features a bunch of new products! First--how about that adorable border punch on the left side! You can get it for FREE by placing a $50 order during Sale-a-bration! The punch is called the Scallop Trim border punch (SAB p 9) 11840, and again--it's free! 

And then, there's the gorgeous new Designer Paper, Sending Love Specialty DSP (Occasions Mini p 13) 117153 $11.95. One side of each sheet is all glittery goodness! Yummy! And it's not just for Valentine's Day, either. The satin ribbon makes it very easy to tie a beautiful knot or bow! Here we used 5/8 Satin Ribbon Vanilla  (Occ Mini p 27) 117291 $8.95.

Of course, the "heart" of this project is the Heart Treat Cups (flyer) 120435 $2.95 for 12. They match the Full Heart Punch (p 187) 113693 $15.95 perfectly! 

Sale-a-bration blog hop!

You know how great the Stampin Addicts blog hops are! Check out these 23 stops all filled with ideas for using the Sale-a-bration sets you can earn for free! Click the banner to start exploring!

You stole my heart!

This is one of the projects we made last night at our Stampin Up Club! It uses the brand new set Love Bandit from the Occasions Mini! That little raccoon just makes me smile! And the yummy new specialty designer paper Sending Love! You have to see it in person! One side is all glittery! I'm off to go pet it some more!

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Love Bandit Stamp Set (Occasions Mini p 16)    
Unmounted 118577 $13.95,
Woodmounted 117086 $17.95
Very Vanilla cs (p 155) 101650 $7.50
Real Red cs (p 156) 102482 $5.50
Sending Love Specialty DSP (Occasions Mini p 13) 117153 $11.95
5/8 Satin Ribbon Red (Occ Mini p 27) 117286 $8.95
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
Scallop circle punch
Dimensionals
Sponge
Real Red Marker

It's time to Sale-a-brate!

One of the most anticipated promotions of the year is here!

What you need to know:

Promotion Dates: January 5-March 31, 2010
Promotion Details
Our Sale-A-Bration promotion gives reason for everyone to celebrate!
Customers: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $50 purchase (before tax and shipping).
Hostesses: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $300 in workshop sales*, in addition to our regular hostess benefits.
*Note: This benefit only available on qualifying customer, demonstrator, and workshop orders. Online orders do not qualify.
Recruits: Choose any retail stamp set (valued up to $47.95) from the current catalogs when signing up during the promotion. Plus, get 15 percent off your Starter Kit (Standard or Digital+)!

Starter Kit	Regular Price	Sale-A-Bration Price (15% off)
Standard Starter Kit	$199	$169
Digital+ Starter Kit	$185	$157

The Stampin' Memories Add-On can be added to these kits, but will not be discounted.

Things to Remember

• Orders qualifying for a free Sale-A-Bration product with a $50 purchase may be placed with a demonstrator, customer, workshop, or online order.
• Online orders do not qualify for the free hostess Sale-A-Bration item at $300.
• All Sale-A-Bration products (except the Scallop Trim Border punch) are exclusive to this promotion and will never be offered again. The Scallop Trim Border punch will be available for sale in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog, but now is your chance to get it free!

A week off

Hi! Hope your Christmas holidays have been wonderful! I will be taking the next week off mostly. Our oldest daughter is going away to college the end of this week, and we are enjoying all 8 of us being together. 

Remember that Jan 4 is the last day to order from the Holiday Mini! If you're dying for more of that Night & Day paper or anything else, place an order through my online store!

Another fun thing coming up is the Stampin Addicts New Occasions Mini Blog Hop! It starts Friday, so be sure to check it out!

Merry Merry Christmas

May the spirit of love and giving fill your heart and home this blessed day!