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WOW! Do you like FREE stuff like I do? My friend, Janice, gave me this information. Now I want to share with all those readers of my blog! I know, there is not many - but I have hopes more will come!

INKADINKADO stamps are offering up to 3 Free Stamps

The only requirement is that you send in a card made with a current Indadinkado stamp!!! They will then send you a "FREE" stamp from their grab bag. Limit is 3.

So go now to the link and take advantage of this offer......

Here are my two entries (again, thanks to Janice for the images)

Inkadinkado stamps were Monsieur and Madame (love this vintage look) and

Dream-Believe-Succeed.

The vintage card, I used SU products:

cardstock: vintage violet, whisper white

stamps: Inkadinkado Monsieur & Madame, and SU floral background stamp

inks: Ranger distress ink, vintage photo; background is sage shadow, and I colored the ladies dress very lightly with SU watercolor crayon elegant eggplant. ribbon: SU organdy (retired)

The sunflower card : cardstock: SU earth elements summer sun and old olive inks: SU watercolor crayons, summer sun, old olive, not quite navy embellishments: button

ribbon: SU grosgrain-mustard (I wish they would quit retiring ribbons).

I made both these cards in less than an hour - so go enter.....

Betty

Creating Keepsakes Event, Louisville KY, March 2009

Shopping with Friends

Wow! Friday, March 27th was a terrific day for me. Joani and Rose and I ventured out to Louisville, KY to attend the Creating Keepsakes show. The day was sunny even though just a bit windy, no rain, easy traffic, found a close parking place, had a $5.00 discount for entry fee -- What more could a scrapper/cardmaker ask for????





Lots of vendors and attendees to oooooh and aaaah over products. Some vendors had make-n-takes, but this year they charged a fee, so we skipped this part to see what products we could spend our money on instead. We really did not find any great bargains, but I saw several products that I was not familiar with, watched some demos of them being used - stayed away from the Copic markers, but made myself at home at the "Skinny Cow" ice cream booth!!!! YUM




As you can see from this photo - what happened in Louisville - stays in Louisville!!!!!

Time is running out for this special Deal from S U

Three Easy Payments for the Starter Kit--Stampin' Up!

Dates:March 13-April 30, 2009 -

I know that many of you have considered a part-time Stampin' Up! career in the past but felt the up-front cost of starting your own business to be a barrier. During these challenging economic times, in an effort to assist you in easing the burden of that cost, Stampin' Up! is offering the Three Easy Payments option for a limited period of time. (Any future payment plan offering will be determined at a later date.)
While I believe that even in the worst of times, the small investment required to start a Stampin' Up! demonstratorship is a great value, this opportunity makes the investment even more palatable.The Three Easy Payments option allows you to make a partial initial Starter Kit payment and still receive the Starter Kit right away in order to get your business up and running.
And...if you choose to sign before March 31st, you also get to take advantage of the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Promotion price of $169, instead of the usual $199 cost of your start-up kit.

See the break-down below and call me right away to take advantage of this great money-making opportunity, (859) 588-8309
I would love to have more demos in my area for workshop opportunities.

Payments Breakdown for the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Price (March 13-31, 2009)
Starter Kit Payment
Payment Charged*
Payment with Stampin' Memories Add-On*
Payment 1 (charged at time kit is entered)
$56.34 (+ sales tax)
$106.34 (+ sales tax)
Payment 2 (charged around April 15th)
$56.33
$56.33
Payment 3 (charged around May 15th)
$56.33
$56.33
Total Payment
$169.00
$219.00
*Payments indicated are for the cost of the Starter Kit, and, if selected, the Stampin' Memories add-on, including shipping. They do not include and any applicable state taxes. (Please note that any applicable taxes for the total amount of the Starter Kit and, if selected, Stampin' Memories add-on, price will be added to the first payment.)

Payments Breakdown for the Regular Starter Kit Price (April 1-30, 2009)
Starter Kit Payment
Payment Charged*
Payment with Stampin' Memories Add-On*
Payment 1 (charged at time kit is entered)
$66.34 (+ sales tax)
$116.34 (+ sales tax)
Payment 2 (charged around May 15th)
$66.33
$66.33
Payment 3 (charged around June 15th)
$66.33
$66.33
Total Payment
$199.00
$249.00
*Payments indicated are for the cost of the Starter Kit and, if selected, the Stampin' Memories add-on, including shipping. They do not include any applicable state taxes. (Please note that any applicable taxes for the total amount of the Starter Kit and, if selected, Stampin' Memories add-on, price will be added to the first payment.)

So, being a demo is not in the cards for you at this time? Why not just try out the products - you will love the quality and variety offered.
Betty

BLOG CANDY GIVE_AWAY

RUN! Yes Run with your little fingers over to Sassy Designs by Susie! Wait to you see what is being offered! I don't even live close to a local scrap store with this much supplies!

Oh - what joy to have a chance!

Betty

Happy St Patrick's Day

The shamrock, which was also called the "seamroy" by the Celts, was a sacred plant in ancient Ireland because it symbolized the rebirth of spring. By the seventeenth century, the shamrock had become a symbol of emerging Irish nationalism. As the English began to seize Irish land and make laws against the use of the Irish language and the practice of Catholicism, many Irish began to wear the shamrock as a symbol of their pride in their heritage and their displeasure with English rule.


Wishing everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day!
For comments on today's blog - a challenge for you!

List a tradition that goes with St. Patrick's Day and if you are Irish - then list a tradition for your family.

Over at Splitcoast Stampers, I joined "Divine Design Bible Verse Challenge 09"--you make a card (or journal page, atc, etc) with bible verse included. You are to remember the verse by the end of the month and then post another. I have decided to do a journal and here is my March entry,

VERSE: Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights. -James 1:17

The paper comes from "The Angel Company" Catelynne; if you like it blog on over to my friend Joani who is a demo. Her cards are awesome!

The stamps used are from "Stampin' Up!" (my website YES I am a demo!) GARDEN WHIMSY

pg. 89 of the new Spring/Summer 09 catalog. WHAT? You don't have a new catalog- check out my website to see how to get one free! Hint-Hint!!!! Stickles were used to "bling" it up a bit.

Nestabilities Labels One were cut with my cuttlebug using tempting turquoise, pink passion and green galore - I love these colors!

Betty

My Purse

I recently read this cute story in a christian magazine. I could relate to this and wanted to share with my blog friends. NOW for the fun part--comment with a similar embarrasing situation you have had and on Monday, March 23rd - I will randomly draw a winner for items you must always have in your purse (can't show you a photo or it won't be a surprise!)

A Purse Full of Purpose
“That’ll be $1.86,” the clerk told me as she twirled her hair. Reaching into my purse, I began the search for the loose dollar bills I had dropped in from a previous bank run. Triumphantly, I raised a one dollar and laid it on the counter. The clerk smirked with impatience and began to mentally sum up the items of the man behind me. Feeling the pressure to conclude this transaction, I continued looking until I spotted another dollar at the bottom of the purse. I exclaimed, “Here it is!” as I extracted the dollar and placed it in the clerk’s hand. Then she looked at me and then looked at her hand. She began to laugh. I always like a good joke so I began giggling, too. She held up my other “dollar.” I had handed the lady a panty liner! Horrified, I mumbled, “I suppose you only take American currency here.” I threw some change down, grabbed my goods and made a break for the car.


You might ask, “How could that happen?” That question could only come from those women who carry what I like to call the “Boy Scout Purse.” The people who carry this type of purse believe “A place for everything and everything in its place.” This purse-carrier is handy to have around because its owner is always prepared—no matter what. Got a cut? They’ve got a Band-Aid. Lost a button? They’ve got needle and thread. Short on money? They’ve got a coupon—lots of coupons.
Now, mind you, I have all of those things in my purse, too. It’s just a different type of system. I like to think of my purse as “free and spontaneous.” My husband calls it “The Black Hole.” If he needs money I’ll tell him, “Look in my purse.” He rolls his eyes and says something like, “I’ll find a giant squid sooner.” I laugh, “You just have to know where to look.” I take the purse and begin to pull out all kinds of fabulous items. There's a rumpled used tissue, wadded up candy wrappers, here’s a sticky note with a message on it to call someone.” Unfortunately, it’s sticky for reasons other than the manufacturer’s design a few coins in the very bottom and finally a $5.00 bill stuck in a lone corner. “See, it’s all in there,” I smugly reply. But there’s no answer. He's already found his checkbook.

I've even got in the car to go run errands when-- Oh, no! It’s not there. I can’t believe it. I’ve forgotten my purse. I can’t go anywhere without it. What a terrible feeling. I stop immediately, go back to the house to pick up my purse so I can get on with my day.

Have a Blessed Day AND Don't forget your Purse!
Betty

Blog Candy from Heidi!

Heidi Walczak over at Luckybug Creations has some blog candy up. Her website hit 13,000 and she's excited so has blog candy. Go visit her today!
Have a Happy Monday!

Betty

Stampin’ Up! – Limited Time Only
Three Easy Payments for the Starter Kit
Dates: March 13-April 30, 2009

Overview:

The limited-time Three Easy Payments option for purchasing the Starter Kit

In these challenging economic times, some potential recruits might consider the up-front cost of signing up to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator a financial barrier.

In an effort to assist customers who are interested in becoming a demonstrator,

we're trying out the Three Easy Payments option. (Any future payment plan offering will be determined at a later date.)

The Three Easy Payments option allows a recruit to make a partial initial Starter Kit payment and still receive the Starter Kit right away in order to get her business up and running.

Act now to take advantage of both the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit discount and the Three Easy Payments option! That's two great financial benefits on top of an additional stamp set free from the current catalog.

Contact me TODAY!

Happy Thursday

Yeah! I have been busy this week making CARDS!
The caffeine frenzy is an ATC for a swap -- I liked the way it turned out.



The blue and black card I used an older Stampin Up set called Tender Toile, all products used are from Stampin' Up!---"Don't forget that "Stampin' Up!" is now have their annual sale-a-bration-- spend only $50.00 and receive a free stamp set from the SAB catalog- gotta love FREE!
Check out my SU website to see all the fabulous stamps, ribbon and paper that are being offered until March 31st!


Better get Better card was made using a Hanna Stamps Riley stamp - isn't he adorable? My BIL fractured is knee and had surgery, so this card went to him.

I used the new Stampin' Up! stamp set "Pretty Amazing" (page 93 of the Spring/Summer 09 catalog) . The bird and flower (maybe a peoni or mum?) just makes for a beautiful combo.

Cardstock and inks used were Kiwi Kiss and Lovely Lilac.