Time to be honest:  I almost didn’t order the You’re Lovely stamp set available through Sale-a-bration 2014.  I got hung up on “You’re Lovely”.  I mean, really?  Who says that?  If you know me even a little, you’re probably laughing your head off imagining me saying “You’re lovely” with a straight face.

But of course I did break down and get it, and here’s what I did:

• Stamps:  You’re Lovely and TBA*
• Color Palette:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla
• Accessories:  Soho Subway DSP, Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Stampin’ Write markers, Scallops TIEF, Deco labels framelits and the Big Shot, Stampin’ Dimensionals

*The “TBA” part is one of my Lazy Stamper tricks.  I keep a stash of cards with no sentiment.  When I get caught short on time (or more likely, last-minute-forgetful) I can run through my stash, quickly add the appropriate sentiment – ie “sorry I forgot your birthday again” – and off we go.

I used a marker this time to color in the image – usually I choose the Aqua Painter because it seems to give me more control, but I was feeling daring.

I’m glad I ordered this stamp set!

This is the last week for Sale-a-bration.  It officially ends on March 31st, and in Hawaii it ends at 7:50pm when you account for the time difference.  If you haven’t placed an order yet, you’ve got a week to put it together and choose your free product – click HERE to see the whole SAB brochure.

There’s one other thing to consider.  During Sale-a-bration, Stampin’ Up! sweetens the pot when you choose to become a demonstrator.  The cost is still $99, but you’ll choose extra product – a total of $150 worth of product, to be precise.  Once you’re a demonstrator, you’ll have access to All Stampin’ Up!, all the time.  This year, new demonstrators even get a free convention registration – and I can guarantee you’ll have a good time!  There’s no financial obligation besides purchasing the kit and the kit is made up of items you choose – the product is completely up to you.  And no matter where you live, you’ll become a Maui Stamper!

Becoming a demonstrator provides an immediate 20% discount on Stampin’ Up! products.  It can be a vehicle for providing extra income for your family, or just enough extra to support your craft habit.  There’s no pressure to make it one thing or another – that’s completely up to you.

One of the things that has kept me firmly planted in my Stampin’ Up! experience is the quality of the product and the commitment the company makes to the demonstrators.  Our support is outstanding, and I am very proud to be a representative of this company.  If you’d like to join me, I’d be honored to tell you more about it.  If you’re ready to start now, click HERE!  And welcome to the family 🙂