just an update on my retired stock

Just a quick post to update my retired stock for sale list..... I was, as you may recall, going to sell the remainder on ebay, but I'm a bit ebay-phobic, so have been procrastinating... this is what i have left......

In Any Event - hostess level 2 - $30

Merci - Sale-a-bration 08 - $20 (2 of them)

Lots of thoughts - Sale-a-Bration - $20 (2 of them)

Friendship Blooms - Sale-a-Bration - $20

Small Sayings - Summer Mini - $24, was $29.95

Beyond the Basics - IB&C - $19, was $23.95

Dream Come True - IB&C - $36, was $45.95

In Full Bloom - IB&C - $40, was $49.95

Wishing You - Spring Mini - $32, was $39.95

Rough Around the Edges jumbo wheel - IB&C - $12, was $15.95

Very Vanilla Craft Stampin' Pad (pigment ink) $10, was $13.95.

Email me if you want them.... cherylandrews@optusnet.com.au

How about a picture? Makes the post more interesting..... ;-)

This is one of the projects they demonstrated at convention.... it is so pretty!!!! And so easy to make.... if you would like to come to a class on how to cover tins and make beautiful and useful containers out of them, then let me know... send me an email, and I will arrange a date if there are enough of you! ;-) This lovely set of matching tins fit neatly into one of those lazy susan thingies you can buy from Howards Storage World and other such places. You don't need one of those, but how cute would it be sitting on your desk? I was super impressed with this demonstration, as the Crop-o-Dile was used to punch holes straight through the can to mount the metal Hodgepodge Hardware oval on the side... perhaps I am easily impressed, but it was a Workshop Wow for me!!!! Get into the soup this winter, and keep the tins. If you open them with a Tupperware or other similar can opener that leaves a smooth non cutting edge on the tin, then there will be no nasty accidents..... :-0

Happy Stamping Everyone!!!!

At last....

.....a moment to post! What a life. Gotta love it! The last 2 and a half weeks have been a whirlwind! It all started with the Stampin' Up! Convention in Brisbane on the 11th and 12th April. I had an absolutely FABULOUS time away with some of the girls from my own team, plus meeting other demonstrators from around Australia and New Zealand, and catching up with friends I met at last year's convention. Some highlights: The Brisbane backpackers resort, with its foam mattress on the double bunk (I was on top - my choice), and backpackers from all over the world that made me feel quite old.... LOL!!! Breakfast every morning at a GORGEOUS cafe just down the road from the backpackers, called the Lily Bean. It was a beautiful gift shop and florist as well. If ever you are in Brisbane, you have to drop in to the Lily Bean and say high to Belinda and the gang. Belinda creates the most amazing floral designs, and the array of gifts is fabulous too - and very affordable. The Lily Bean is at 8/92 Vulture St, West End, and has only been up and running for a few weeks. The food was fabulous, the service fantastic, and the atmosphere kept us returning each morning for more.

And so to Convention itself! What a buzz! Just amazing, with all the sessions to help us with new ideas on products, creativity and business building. Brilliant! My head is swimming with all the new ideas I could use, and I will definitely be implementing some of them. But the coolest fun was the Awards Dinner on the Saturday night. We were treated to an elegant meal, and a band during dinner with some funky music, and most of all free rubber...... For achieving certain levels in sales and recruiting, stamp sets are awarded, and I managed to achieve one award in each of these categories. Yay me! You'll get to play with these sets at your own workshops over the next 12 months.... There were 3 major highlights for me on this night, 2 of which I could not have enjoyed without my wonderful team members, and all my fabulous friends and customers (and some of you are both!) Every year Stampin' Up! provides several ways for demonstrators to earn an Incentive Trip - an all expenses paid trip for 2, this year to Palm Cove!!!!! I am pleased to say that I will be going in August with my husband, which many of you already know. That was highlight number 1. Also, Stampin' Up! awards its top 25 demonstrators of the year- and I came in at number 21 in Australia!!!!! That was highlight number 2. Highlight number 3 was watching from the stage whilst I waited for them to call my upline Linda's name - because I knew she had gotten into the top 25 as well - and as they worked their way up through the numbers, getting more and more excited for her, I could hardly contain myself as they called her name at number 6 in Australia!!!! How cool is she! That actually put her at number 1 in NSW!!! I'll get her autograph for you if you like.... ;-)

Here are some pics.....

Here is my face when they called Linda's name for number 6 demonstrator of the year.... They called us in order up from 25, so I was already on the stage with my rose and certificate. My wonderful downline Kelly commandeered my camera.....

Here is Linda hugging Shelli, the co-founder of Stampin' Up! 20 years ago this year in the USA, so overwhelmed to be named number 6 in Australia....

This is a picture of the 2 of us with Shelli, who is amazingly humble, real and down to earth - and beautiful! Hard to believe she is a grandmother!

If you want to join me and my team at convention next year, then now is a great time to get the best bargain in the Idea Book and Catalogue - the Starter Kit. Not only do you get nearly $600 worth of product for $324, but being the beginning of the Stampin' Up! year means you can have a better chance to earn these cool awards too! Next year, convention is in Canberra, and I will be there with bells on..... Join us, either as a business venture for yourself, or to support your own stampin' hobby.... either way, we have loads of fun!!!

More space.... for new stamps!!!!!

Tidying up is good for the soul.... I have more space, and I can think more clearly.... and you get more bargains!!!

I have the entire set of 2007-2008 In-Color Classic Stampin' Pads plus the reinkers (unused) here for sale... There are 6 in the set, and they include Cranberry Crisp (used), Cool Caribbean (used), Marigold Morning (used), Buckaroo Blue (can't remember using it), Vintage Violet (hardly used) and True Thyme (can't remember using it). Normally they were $9.95 each, and the reinkers were $4.95 each, but you can have the whole lot for $60 (or otherwise $12 each ink pad and matching reinker). There are also some odd assortments of matching card stock that I will throw in, plus some other matching paper assortments and stickers in the In-color range.

I also have a near new Very Vanilla Craft Stampin' Pad here for $10. (was $13.95)

Just an update on what I have left in my Bargain Basket....

All Year Cheer 1

Trimtastic

Wishing You(Spring mini)

Open for Trade

French Flair (Summer mini)

Dream Come True

In Full Bloom

Beyond the Basics

Small Sayings (Summer mini)

Rough Around the Edges Jumbo Wheel

Lots of Thoughts x2

Birthday Whimsy

Merci x2

Friendship Blooms

In Any Event

As you can see, they are disappearing, so anything you want, get in quick! Any remaining will be put up for sale on Ebay - just wanted my customers and loyal bloggers to get a bargain before then....

Happy Stampin'!

PS - I am waiting (im)patiently for my new catalogue stamp sets to arrive so I can put up some new samples for you to see!!! Soon..........

Woops! More Bargain Basement things...

Hmmmmm..... perhaps my subconcious is not allowing me to be ruthless and business-like! Just realised 2 sets did not make it onto the list...

• Newsprint Alphabet (upper- and lower-case) - $62, used. Was $77.95
• Small Sayings - $24, well used. Was $29.95

Just for the record, Terrific Tags has been sold to a good home... Congrats Deb!

Some Dates for your Diary....

Yes, I know, I've gone a bit mad blogging today, I feel better for the first time in 3 days (had a flu thingy - all get well cards will be gratefully accepted.. :-)), and I finally got some of my computer issues sorted! Something to do with cookies.... Can't I just eat them and be done with it? If you have no idea what I am talking about, just read on.....

Put these dates in your diary.... this coming Saturday, 5th April, I am going to be at the Narara Valley Baptist Church, 127 Narara Valley Drive Narara, for the annual Car Boot Sale and Markets. I will have a lucky door prize, bonuses for booking your workshop on the day, demonstrations and more!!! There are heaps of other stalls going to be there too, so come prepared to get some bargains and beautiful treasures.

Also, one of my fellow demonstrators, Kelly, and myself are having a 2008-2009 Idea Book and Catalogue Open House Launch Day on Saturday 26th April, from 10am - 4pm. There will be a project for you to make using new products, prizes, and cool bonuses for booking a workshop with me. You can place your new catalogue orders then too! The Open House will be at Kelly's centrally located and peaceful home in West Gosford - email me if you would like to pop in - cherylandrews@optusnet.com.au .

The final date for your diary is only for those of you who are quick! Our 2008-2009 Idea Book and Catalogue Launch will be a fun-filled evening on Friday 2nd May, 7:30pm at the Narara Valley Baptist Church Hall, 127 Narara Valley Drive, Narara.... the cost is $10 for the night, and you will get to make 3 projects using new products, have an opportunity to support the Cancer Council, and win some cute and cool prizes! Email me now to secure your place - prepayment is recommended, as places are limited, and waiting lists will be eagerly established for spots at the table... cherylandrews@optusnet.com.au . If you have been to one of our Catalogue launches in the past, you will know how much fun we have - and you won't want to miss out! If you have never been, now is your chance to see first hand what all the fuss is about!

See you there!!!! ;-)

Bargain Basement

Now that there is such a new and beautiful catalogue to console myself with, I have made a ruthless business decision to sell the sets I own that have retired. :-( But this is great news for you! The prices I am selling my sets for are 20% off the original catalogue price! Here is the list:

• All Year Cheer 1 - $48, hardly used. Was $59.95
• In Full Bloom - $40, well used. Was $49.95
• Headline Alphabet - $63, used. Was $79.95
• Open For Trade - $51, hardly used. Was $63.95
• Trimtastic - $43, used. Was $53.95
• French Flair background - $27, well used. Was $33.95
• Wishing You - $32, well used. Was $39.95
• Beyond the Basics - $19, used. Was $23.95
• Dream Come True - $36, used. Was $45.95
• Rough Around the Edges jumbo wheel - $12, used. Was $15.95

I also have some retired hostess sets available, if you didn't get around to earning the one you really wanted.....

• Reason to Smile - $30, new.
• Terrific Tags - $25, hardly used.
• Blooming with Happiness - $30, new.
• In Any Event - $35, new.

My Sale-a-Bration left over sets are walking out the door....

• Birthday Whimsy x2 new - $20 each
• Merci x2 new - $20 each, x1 used $15
• Lots of Thoughts x2 new - $20 each, x1 used $15
• Friendship Blooms x2 new - $20 each, x1 used $15

Email me to hold a set for you - cherylandrews@optusnet.com.au - payment can be by credit card, cheque, cash or direct deposit. I will post anywhere within Australia (postage costs will be added to your purchase), or I can arrange delivery or pick up if you are local to me here on the Central Coast, or even in Sydney to some areas. We can work something out I'm sure!! This sale is only available to residents of Australia - sorry, no overseas customers! :-(

Grab a bargain, and book your new catalogue workshop at the same time ;-)

It's here!!!!!!!

And it is beautiful...... The new 2008 - 2009 Idea Book and Catalogue has begun... and my wishlist is enormous!!!! You can link to it here, or email me on cherylandrews@optusnet.com.au and I will deliver a copy to you - remember, if you book a workshop with me, your copy is FREE!!!! Not to mention all the other benefits such as free stamp sets and free products...

I have some other exciting news too!!!! Stampin' Up! are such a generous company to work for, and the benefits of being a demonstrator stretch far and beyond just selling stamps and stuff. Meeting new people and gaining new friends have been some of the greatest rewards of my new career - and you girls know who you are! It is because of you, my customers and fellow demonstrators alike, that I have this announcement to make - I have qualified for an all expenses paid trip for 2 to Palm Cove in QLD, staying in a really lush resort, to be pampered and showered with gifts by Stampin' Up!, and where I will get to spend time with some of my fellow demonstrators and their guests, including my fabulous upline and friend Linda and her husband.... Of course, I am taking my own husband, as he has been such a support for me in my new venture! He minds the kids when I do weekend and evening workshops, he helps with deliveries, and he also set up my bookkeeping system, because I have a maths phobia... :-) He is my rock and voice of reason when I have a bit of a meltdown trying to organise my disorganised self on my disorganised days.... I know there is a long line of you willing to come with me, and I would love to take you! But I didn't hesitate in choosing him - without him, I could not be doing what I do.

But I do want to thank you all especially! My wonderful customers, who have made it possible for me to build such a fun and fulfilling business, and my fellow demonstrators, who have supported and encouraged me, cheering me on until the end!!!! Yippee!!!!

And now I have sorted out my internet problems..... a card!!! There was a teensy oversight in the retired list, and 3 sets did not make it onto the retired list... All About You, Business Boosters, and the background stamp Aida Cloth. As a result, these three sets are available, unless sold out, until the 15th April.....

This card uses the All About You set, (plus the Paisley background stamp and Expressive Flexible Phrases, which are still in the new catalogue). I have also used the Round Tab punch, the Crimper, a Creamy Caramel Button and Linen Thread. The colours are Chocolate Chip, Brocade Blue, Really Rust and Very Vanilla. The card was made for my Dad for Father's Day last year, but could serve the purpose for any occasion a man needs a card I think! I'm certainly going to miss this set.... I think I will have to console myself with some new sets from the new catalogue! What a shame... :-)