Sandy's Stampin' Safari!! On the hunt for the perfect Stampin' Up! project? Look no further, it is here!

Kits to Go and Class Planners

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MIA……

Ladies, I have taken a little blogging break. We had a death in the family and it is hard to get much done. Please excuse me and I spend more time with our family.

Sandy

First Annual Craftin' Retreat

First Annual Craftin' Weekend Retreat

Friday, March 5 to Saturday, March 6, 2010

Different pricing and time options available

Retreat to Inspiration Hills and with all the amenities!

Click here for more information and registration.

Forward to your family and friends -- they too are welcome!

Sign up ASAP -- limited space available.

 

 

Friday, March 5 (10AM) to Saturday, March 6 (Midnight)

 You pick the time and days that work best for you!

How would you like a weekend to work on your craft projects?
How would you like a weekend retreat to "get away from it all" and actually get away?

Would you like to have retreat options that work best with your schedule?

I have the PERFECT opportunity for you!
Retreat to Inspiration Hills near Canton, SD

What is included??        

Your own 6’ table for all of your things

Extra space for tools

On-site shopping

Up to 38 hours of crafting time!

Expert help for layouts, color choices, etc.

Ideas for Inspiration

Access to all of my tools, stamps, inkpads, die cut machines

Meals made for you - and you don't do any cleanup!

Time with family and friends while you all enjoy stamping and scrapbooking

On-site sleeping - just down the hall

Tons of Door prizes!

Tons of Give Aways and Games

Drawings for finished pages/cards

Options/Prices:

Option A == $130, Entire time - Fri 10A - Sat midnight (38 hours), 5 meals, includes overnight stay, BEST VALUE!

Option B == $115, Fri 6P to Sat midnight (30 hours), 4 meals, overnight stay

Option C == $60, Friday option - 10A-midnight, 2 meals

Option D == $60, Saturday option - 10A - midnight, 2 meals

Option E == $50, Fri eve only - 6 P to midnight - 1 meal

 

$30 down payment due NOW.  Remainder of payment due by Friday, February 20.  There are a limited number of spots available.  Sign up ASAP to reserve your spot.  Your down payment reserves your spot.

Sign Up Form

(print and send in an email to me or in the mail)

 

Name:  ____________________________________________________________________________

Address:  __________________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address:  ____________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:  ____________________________________________________________________

 

____________ Option You Choose (Write Down the Letter and Price)

 

____________ Down Payment Amount (Due January 29, $30)

 

____________ Remainder Due (Due February 20, the difference between the two numbers above)

 

Method of Payment: (Check the blank that is appropriate)

____________ Cash – hand to me or stop by

____________ Check – make checks payable to Sandy Hoefakker

____________ Paypal – paypal amounts to tshoef@iw.net

____________ Credit Card:  Number & Exp. Date___________________________________________

Amount to Charge now:                    _________________

Amount to charge on February 20:   ________________

I authorize these charges to my credit card (Signature required) _____________________________________

 

Cancellation:

Cancel prior to January 29, no penalty.

No cancellation after January 29.  Cancel between January 29 and February 20 and you are not required to pay the remainder payment.

You are allowed to transfer your registration to another person

 

Food/Drink/Snacks

Your meals will be provided based on the option that you choose.  You are more than welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks.  There is a refrigerator for keeping things cold.

 

 

You can e-mail this information (just send me an e-mail to sandy@stampinsandy.com with the required information from above).  To mail this to me, my address is Sandy Hoefakker, Retreat Registration, 815 Park Lane S., Canton, SD  57013.

Using Sweat Pea things from Stampin’ Up!

Good afternoon! I am trying to get a few things completed in between my classes I am teaching today. Blogging is getting done now. Did a little shopping today. You will have to wait and see what I bought J. It'll end up here on my blog. You will have a wait a bit though – a couple of weeks probably.

Here is a card that I have made with a bunch of fun things from Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog. Can you say Sweet Pea? I bet you can. Sweat Pea felt and Sweet Pea Paper. Both of them are gorgeous!! And, have you checked out the prices?? Incredible values!!

I will post all of the separate items later when I have a bit more time J.

Until later, happy stamping!!

 

Sandy

New Video!!!

I have a new video to show you.  This video covers using those new punches that are in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Another sympathy card

The other day I shared a Sympathy card with you. I told you there was more to come. So, here is another one.

Pam, one of my fantastic customers, sent me a Thank You a LONG time ago. She used the "bird" set – Friends 24-7. I really liked the card. Somehow, I think the card was lost and I cannot find it back L. I remembered it and created a sympathy card based on it

Isn't it beautiful? By the way, have you ordered soft suede cardstock? If not, you NEED to!! Order a few extra packs. It is a In Color color. What does that mean? That means, when this catalog expires (around the end of June) you will NOT be able to order any more of that beautiful color. So, get some now!!! And since it is a color that goes with so much, you need to order a few extra packs!!

I paired the Soft Suede with Kraft cardstock. I liken Kraft to a paper sack at the grocery store. Not the same, but the speckling is kind of the same. I don't know – losing my mind maybe????

I hope your Friday is off to a good start! It is going to be a pretty laid back weekend here. Stampin' parties here and there in the weekend as well!

I have created a document that lists all the ingredients used, the sizes and the step by step to complete this card.

You can find the document here.

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Valentine’s Treats for Sale

I have had a good time making up a bunch of these treats. I am sure a lot of you are running out of time, so I thought I would offer up my extras for sale. If they all sell, I will make more J.

I have these little packets already made up. The Starbursts are included. They are in the small cello bags that we sell.

I have added 3 sets of these to my etsy store for a price of the lot of 10 for $19.99 (and that includes FREE priority shipping).

Click here to enter my Etsy shop and to purchase.

Sandy

Beautiful Thank You Card :-)

So, Miss Hannah has a beautiful little boy. And, all beautiful boys deserve a trip to Gymboree, right? In return for a couple of things to her little guy, she gave me a Thank You card. Great trade, I say.

I apologize for that left elephant. He was wet in my mailbox (we had a bunch of rain and our mailbox is NOT good anymore – I wish the bills would be wet, but they never are!)

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A Sympathy Card Share for you

I know, I don't really like to make these. Well, actually, I do like to make these. I just don't like to need them.

Do you know my story? Sympathy cards is why I started stamping. I didn't like going to the store and spending all this money on cards – and then they not say what I wanted to say. So, I started looking for a way to make these cards myself and have something that I really liked.

Here is a sympathy card that I have made lately. I have others that I will share with you as the days go by.

 

I LOVED how it turned out! I like the look of the Medallion stamp on that patterned paper. The patterned paper has a texture to it – so when I stamped it again kept that texture. LOVED it!!!

I kept the card very simple with just a couple of layers.

I have created a document that lists all the ingredients used, the sizes and the step by step to complete this card.

You can find the document here.

Happy Wednesday!!

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Open House File Pack

I am putting up for purchase the file pack for the projects that were made and given away at my Open House.

The guests made the two cards and I gave them a little Hershey Kiss treat for coming. The file pack will include all the directions, necessary supplies, and cutting instructions for each of the three projects. Each project will be on its own sheet so you can use the projects separately or together in a class setting (if you are a demonstrator). If you include your contact information when you purchase, I will include that info on the projects sheets. Pictures on the projects sheets will NOT have my contact information on them. You will receive your file pack within 24 hours of purchase via e-mail. Cost of file pack is $9.95.

February Class

Good morning!! I am happy to offer you the February class You can order the kit for the class or you can order the files for the kit. Demonstrators and customers are welcome to order!!!

What is included in a Kit to Go? In the February class you will get FREE SHIPPING, ingredients (paper, brads, buttons) to make the Easter Box, Happy Birthday card and EITHER the supplies to make the scrapbook page (12 x 12) or the chocolate chip card (prices vary for which kit you choose. All cardstock is precut. You will do the stamping and assembling. You will also get a document outlining how to complete each of the projects shown. These projects will begin shipping on February 8 (and will ship every Monday following the day you order). The document outline how to complete the projects will be mailed within 24 hours of payment.

Cost of the ToGoKit with scrapbook page, Easter box, and birthday card is $22. Click Order button below.

Cost of the ToGoKit with the chocolate chip card, Easter basket, and bright birthday card is $18.

What is included in the File Pack?

The file pack will be a file consisting of a separate sheet for each of the projects (all four projects will be included). If you are a demonstrator and would like to offer this as a class, you can just give your customers the sheets that you would like – you do not have to include all of the projects if you do not want to. Also, if you send me your contact information when you pay for the file pack, I will create the file with your contact information. The file pack will be emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase. Please provide your contact information when you purchase to speed the process of your individual file. Cost for the file pack is $14.95.

A Card with squares…and a hint

I like the layout of this card. At first, I was a little intimidated by getting those square all lined up just perfect. What did I do???

Cut a square of scrap paper that is 2 ½ x 2 ½. The punched pieces are 1 ¼" square. Add two of those together and you have 2 ½" – so you can just "butt" these squares into each corner. Make sense??? I hope so. So, use a scrap piece of paper, because no one will ever see the paper.

Mount the piece with the square onto a piece of chocolate chip cardstock that is 2 ¾ square. That goes on to a piece of whisper white that is 3 x 3. Punch a 3" strip of old olive with the scallop punch. Stick all together on to a piece of Rose Red cardstock that is 5 ½ x 8 ½ folded to make the card.

Add the ribbon (through a slit in the side) and you are good to go!!!

Happy Saturday!!

Did you know I have files for sale? Here they are!

Did you know that I have card kits for sale? Here they are!

Sandy

THAT Easter Set

Do you own it yet???? Yet? Now, did you go to www.sandyh.stampinup.net and put it in your cart? If not, you need to!!! I have shown you one sample so far (lookie here) and here is the second one. I have many, many more J. I LOVE this set. I think it s so pretty for more things than JUST Easter. Your thoughts? Let me know!!

This card is pretty simple to put together. The stamp set is Abudant Hope. Colors of cardstock – orchid opulence, chocolate chip, and whisper white. Ink is Certainly Celery and Chocolate chip. I am sorry – that ribbon is retired, but there is the new 5/8" chocolate chip ribbon in the new Occasions Mini Catalog that you can use J.

Have a FANTASTIC Friday!! I hope you are starting up a fantastic weekend as well.

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Candy wrappers

Isn't chocolate just the best?  Here is any EASY idea to case.

Winners of the Open House

Good afternoon and happy Wednesday.

Here are the winners from my open house. Lots of orders placed and a lot of gals stopped by. So much fun!

Stack of cards – Amy

Pack of patterned paper (Level 1) – Crystal

$25 Gift certificate – Dawn

Scrapbooking set (Level 3) -- Tori

The More the Merrier stamp set (Level 3) – Kelly

Have a fantastic day! 

Sandy

Stamp a Stack

Good morning ladies. Today is a beautiful day here in South Dakota. Gotta love a gorgeous day. Now, I know to some of you, this isn't gorgeous. It is around 10 degrees. A lot of snow. But – the sun is shining. I am sitting at my kitchen table with the sun on my back. And, drinking a cup of coffee. It can not get much better than that. Yesterday was a busy day here. Had all good intensions of getting things to you. The winds blew like crazy (so bad I couldn't see the neighbors house because of visibility issues with the wind and snow). So, I had a happy household full of children and a hubby. One extreme to the next!!

I have an update on the Stamp a Stack that I told you about last week. I have some options for you – come to the "live" class (February 1), order the cards as a kit to go, or order the file pack. Whatever works best for you!!!

Here are the cards that will be included, no matter which option you choose.

Live Class
February 1 at 6:30 PM (finish by 8:30 PM), Hilltop Methodist Church, 1312 S. Bahnson, Sioux Falls. Cost is $20 to make three of each of the cards shown (12 total) or $30 to make 4 cards of each shown (for a total of 16 cards). You can pay for the class when you attend. I will send you an e-mail back. Let me know if you have any questions. You must RSVP by Friday, January 29, 2010.

Click Here to RSVP for the Stamp A Stack

Kit to Go Option
Can't attend, but would like to make the cards?  Would you like to have cards that are all cut and ready for you to stamp & put together?  You can order a kit.  Kit price is $30 and will include FREE shipping, documents outlining how to complete the cards, and supplies (cardstock & ribbon) to complete four of each of the four cards shown (for a total of 16 cards).  Kit will be mailed on or before February 1, 2010.  Files will be e-mailed within 24 hours of payment.  Use the Add to Cart button below to purchase the kit to make 16 cards for $30

File Pack Option
Are you a demonstrator and would like to offer this as a class to your customers?  Are you someone that already has a lot of these supplies on hand and want tackle the cutting and such yourself? You can purchase the pdf file pack for $14.95.  Purchase the documents which outline products used, cutting sizes, and directions for each of the four cards shown.  File will be emailed to you within 24 hours.  Be sure to include your contact information that you would like on your file (name, address, phone number, etc.)  Use the Add to Cart button below to purchase the File Pack for $14.95.

New Class February 1

Would you like to have some cards to give to family and friends?

How about attending a stamping event!

Monday, February 1, 2010 at 6:30 PM

Event will be at a church in Sioux Falls (southeast side)

We will be making a variety of cards including birthday, thank you, and Valentine's cards.

You can make 12 cards for $20 or 16 cards for $30.

You MUST rsvp. Call me at 605.366.4059 or send me an e-mail to sandy@stampinsandy.com

Have a FANTASTIC day!!

Sandy

Free Shipping, A Drawing!

The Open House was a HUGE success!!

 There is a drawing. There are tables of all kinds of new things. So much fun! And, two cards for everyone to make.

You can take advantage of the drawing and my special through tomorrow, Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at midnight CST. Do not delay!

Place an order to get these benefits:

• A document showing you how to make the cards and supplies necessary for the cards that were made at the Open House.  As a bonus I will also include the ingredients and directions for the little prize given to each person.
• Get into the drawing once for each $50 that you order.
• Get FREE shipping on all orders over $35. (Order amount before shipping and tax. You may have the order shipped directly to you by ordering from www.sandyh.stampinup.net. (I will send you a check for your shipping amount. All checks will be mailed on Monday, January 26, 2010.) If you would rather, you can e-mail your order to me at sandy@stampinsandy.com.)
•  For every $50 that you spend, you can choose a Sale-a-bration item (choose from 4 stamp sets, a punch, or a pack of paper).  See the Sale-a-bration catalog here.
• Spend $150 or more, earn hostess benefits (a minimum of $15 in free merchandise and a Level 1 stamp set).

   

Here are pictures of the three items - two cards and a gift to each person (you can get the files for these by placing an order).

Here is a picture of the drawing.  You could win one of the FIVE items!

The items:  Level 1 Paper Pack, Level 3 Scrapbooking set (includes the paper, rub-ons, and stamp set), Level 3 Stamp Set The More the Merrier, Set of 4 handstamped cards, or a $25 gift certficate

   

Here is a video showing you all that there was to offer: (Click on the video to watch.)

I hope to hear from you soon!! Do not pass up this opportunity.

Sandy

Stamp a Stack Card

Happy Monday Morning to all of you!

I have my Occasions Mini Catalog all set up and ready to go. So, thought I would take minute to blog about a card that we made this weekend. I headed over to Kirsten's house on Saturday for a stamp a stack. She picked four cards that her friends and family would like to make. I then cut up all the cardstock and they had a blast!!!

Here is one of the cards that we made. It is taken from an idea made by Nicole that I received in a swap.

Colors used are Rich Razzleberry and Pale Plum. Stamp sets are I {Heart} Hearts and Well scripted. Also used is the new punch in the Sale-a-bration catalog.

Ta Ta for now! Off to a busy day!

Sandy

Beautiful card using Designer Series Paper

I bet you thought I had fallen off the face of the earth. Uughh! I hate it when I get too busy J. That is what happens when I have a party every day (and two on some days!) Today is the start of My Occasions Mini Catalog Open House. Tons of fun!! If you haven't had a chance to rsvp – do so now!! Projects are ready. House needs to be cleaned.

 

I KNOW a lot of you purchase designer series paper. I LOVE to use designer series paper. I LOVE that it is double-sided. I love how far it goes (12 sheets goes a long ways!)

But, I am a hoarder of my designer series paper. Here is the key – use it so you can buy more!!

I just cut up a bunch of the Cottage Wall paper and made some Sympathy cards with the paper.

It is a little tough to pick up the print in this paper, but it is really pretty. I added some taffeta ribbon to the side to dress it up a little without adding too much.

Let me know what you think!

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Décor Elements

Good morning ladies. I hope you are ready to start at FANTASTIC week. I know it is going to be a great week here! No snow in the future. That is good – we already have over 25 inches on the ground. We really don't welcome anymore.

 

I sold these great Décor Elements to a customer and friend, Becky. Didn't she do a great job with them? I love how she "squared" out the words with white paint in the little boy's room. And, look how everything matches so perfectly. So very nice J.

 

Here are links to the catalog and the supplement.

Definitely Decorative Catalog

Definitely Decorative Catalog Supplement (just released)

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